keybase / keybase/client

[Feature Request] Preserve history when editing chat messages.

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Description

Allowing editing of chat history is a great feature, but only when executed well. Currently, it is possible to go back in time and edit my messages changing the context of prior conversations, the only indicator being the "Edited" flag on the message. What would be awesome would be if Keybase preserved and exposed prior versions of the message to ensure that editing is not abused.

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No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by locating the chat message editing and history-handling entry points, then clarify how prior versions should be stored and exposed before implementation; done means edited messages retain accessible prior versions.

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Tech stack
go
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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