matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix.org

Pillify matrix.to links?

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Description

This probably requires some sort of JS magic, but it would be cool to be able to show an avatar+displayname for links to a matrix.to page.

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Research direction

Start by locating the frontend code that renders links to matrix.to pages and determine how link previews or user details are currently handled. The work is done when those links display an avatar and display name, with the behavior verified in the relevant frontend flow.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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