matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk
Sentinels have incorrect power levels
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Description
`event.sender` has PL0 on the tip event of the room whilst `room.getMember(event.getSender())` has PL100 - looks like sentinels don't correctly track powerlevels
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the reported difference between event.sender and room.getMember(event.getSender()) on a room's tip event. Trace how sentinels track power levels and verify that the two lookups agree for the same sender.
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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
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 30/100