matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-bifrost

Silent failure delivering to a JabberID with no `@`

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TypeScript
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Description

**Describe the bug**

Trying to talk to a JabberID with no `@` in it fails.

**To Reproduce**
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
1. Open conversation with `@_xmpp_cheogram.com:matrix.org`
2. Send message "help"
3. See no error and no response from the bot

**Expected behavior**

The message should be delivered and I should be able to see the response.

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Research direction

No source file, test, or entry point is identified in the issue. Start by reproducing the JabberID case `@_xmpp_cheogram.com:matrix.org` and trace the message-delivery path for an address without `@`; done means the message is delivered and the bot response is visible.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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