keybase / keybase/client

Feature request: Away message and/or user status field

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Description

This is a major shortcoming of Keybase chat in my opinion. You cannot tell when someone is AFK or busy. So you end up messaging them until they re-appear.

The addition of an "away message" capability (a la AIM—AOL Instant Messenger) or a user status field (like in Jabber/XMPP) would solve a lot of hassle for a lot of people. Especially those who are attempting to use Keybase teams for internal business communications.

Do please seriously weigh this feature request. Thank you!

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are identified in the issue. Start by locating Keybase chat's user-presence and messaging components, then determine the scope for storing, exposing, and displaying an away message or status; done means the status is available to relevant teammates and covered by tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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