matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-bifrost
Support jabber:iq:gateway: MXID -> JID translation
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T-Enhancement
- Dominant language
- TypeScript
- Stars
- 187
- Forks
- 38
- PR merge metrics
- No merged PRs in 30d
Description
Currently you have to read the Address-syntax page on the wiki to figure out what address to use.
XEP-0100 describes a protocol for asking gateways to do this translation which would enable nicer UIs in XMPP clients.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start with the Address-syntax wiki page and XEP-0100's addressing-iqgateway section; the issue names no source file or test. Review the TypeScript XMPP gateway handling, then verify that MXID-to-JID translation follows the protocol and enables nicer client address selection.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript
- Domain
- backend-api-design, networking
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100