matrix-org / matrix-org/matrix.to
Add the possibility to link to a homeserver
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- JavaScript
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Description
For example: https://matrix.to/#/matrix.org
What would that mean?
- Start a client by clicking on that link, and it prompts registration/login on that homeserver.
Use case: Jenny wants her normie friends (who have not yet joined the Matrix) to join her Matrix server, but she wants them to chose their own client. Rather than explaining they need to set their client to use her server, which might be a different procedure for every client, she could simply send one link to all of them.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the matrix.to service's existing URL-redirect behavior and how Matrix client links are handled. The feature would be complete when a homeserver link can open a user's chosen client and prompt registration or login on that homeserver.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- web-dev
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100