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URLs sent via /api/v1/chat/new (Private API) render as plain, non-tappable text on recipient #822

Description

@jigs-golfdistrict

When sending a message containing a URL through the server API, the URL arrives as plain, non-tappable text on the recipient iPhone instead of a detected/tappable link.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. BlueBubbles Server with Private API enabled and connected (SIP Disabled: Pass; Private API Status: Connected; Port 45670).
  2. Send a message via POST /api/v1/chat/new with method: "private-api" and a body containing a URL.
  3. Receive the message on the recipient iPhone.
  4. Observe the URL displays as plain text and is not tappable.

Expected Behavior

The URL is detected and rendered as a tappable link on the recipient device.

Actual Behavior

The URL renders as plain, non-tappable text.

Environment

  • BlueBubbles Server version: 1.9.9
  • macOS version: Sequoia 15.7
  • Private API: Enabled and Connected (Port 45670)
  • Send method: private-api via /api/v1/chat/new
  • Recipient device: iPhone, iOS 18 and 26
  • Sender saved in recipient's Contacts: No

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