Do I use the XMPP or Presence Web Servcie API to query Jabber user status?

[shogo0001]

We have a web application. Is it possible to use the XMPP or the Presence Web Service APIs to get status info of Jabber users? The web application generates a link to be rendered in a mobile app environment. The link opens the Jabber app with a number/user to call in the parameter. We'd like the web application to first query if a recipient is logged on his/her Jabber account and is available. If so, the call his/her Jabber. If not, call his/her alternate number.

[dstaudt]

Take a look at the Presence Web Service APIs, i.e. getPolledPresence.  This interface is designed for server-to-server type integrations like what you are describing.

You could also use XMPP, e.g. by connecting your sever as a presence user and using ad-hoc presence subscriptions to check the status of other users.

[shogo0001]

dstaudt

Thanks!  I got this working as the following in case someone else is looking for the same:

1. login - login as application user and get a session key
2. login - login end user using the session key and get another key for end user
3. getPolledPresence - get status of other users using the end user's key