matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-hookshot

Add an ID for "See logs for details" notices

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Description

**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
As a user i don't know how to tell my bridge admin how to find the
As a bridge admin I'm frustrated to ask and look for timestamps while possibly having to convert timezones and finding the wrong error.

**Describe the solution you'd like**
A unique ID that I can give to `grep` and get the correct error for.

**Describe alternatives you've considered**
Getting rid of "See logs for details" wherever possible. See #269.

**Additional context**
For confidentiality it might be good to make these IDs very hard to guess (pretty much like YouTube video IDs). That way an admin won't accidentally provide a malicious user any confidential info about a error that doesn't belong to them.

**Instances**
https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-hookshot/blob/75a91d0ab4a4285a38f59c07f3a5a3682021b38c/src/AdminRoom.ts#L220-L221

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Research direction

Read src/AdminRoom.ts around lines 220-221, then review the related alternative in issue #269. Define the notice scope that needs coverage and confirm that each relevant “See logs for details” message exposes a unique, grep-able ID that is difficult to guess.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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