matrix-org / matrix-org/purple-matrix

purple-matrix randomly disconnects from home server with bitlbee

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Description

At times, for no discernible reason, I get the following error in the &bitlbee status channel:

matrix - Error: Error from home server: 500
matrix - Signing off..

There appears to be no internet connection issue or memory issue, but it occurs nonetheless.
Home server is matrix.org

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Research direction

No source file, test, or entry point is named. Start by reproducing the disconnect against matrix.org while monitoring the &bitlbee status channel and the reported home-server 500 response; done means identifying the cause and preventing the unexpected sign-off.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
backend, networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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