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# Work with Message Context

Use the `MessageContext` class to work with messages.

## MessageContext Class

Contains information about messages.

### MessageContext Methods

`MessageContext` has the following methods.

#### getTs()

Gets the timestamp of the message.

**Signature**

```java
public String getTs()
```

**Return Value**

Type: String

#### getUserId()

Gets the ID of the user who initiated the shortcut.

**Signature**

```java
public String getUserId()
```

**Return Value**

Type: String

#### getText()

The text of the message.

**Signature**

```java
public string getText()
```

**Return Value**

Type: String