matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-spec

Ability to resync access to a room after losing your local replica

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Description

Currently if you lose your local replica of a room the best bet is to have your users rejoin that room. It would be good to have a better way to resync the existent room

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The issue does not name any files, tests, or protocol entry points. First clarify how a user should regain access to an existing room after losing its local replica and what state must be synchronized. Done should be a specified, implementable resynchronization mechanism that avoids requiring users to rejoin.

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Assessment

Domain
distributed-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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