matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix-spec
m.room.tombstone should reference the new room's create event
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enhancement
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- HTML
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Description
Background: [MSC1501](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/issues/1501) adds room upgrade support, which is where `m.room.tombstone` comes from.
An event ID in the tombstone event makes it easier for clients to jump to the new room at the beginning of the timeline.
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start with MSC1501 and the existing definition of m.room.tombstone in the Matrix specification. Determine the appropriate reference to the new room's create event and update the event documentation so clients can use it to reach the new room at the beginning of its timeline.
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Assessment
- Domain
- documentation
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100