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Import from CSV / Mattermost Export

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Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I am looking to migrate from Mattermost to Talk. Mattermost allows export of channel into a CSV file.
I'd like to be able to move channel data over to Talk.

Describe the solution you'd like
An Import too that takes the CSV file and allows a mapping of users from Mattermost to Nextcloud Users, or creates a dummy entry for any user not mapped, and then imports the message history.

Describe alternatives you've considered
Accepting the loss of data on transition.

Additional context
CSV Example attached
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Research direction

Start by inspecting the attached Mattermost CSV example and documenting its columns, user mapping needs, and message-history requirements. Then locate the Talk import boundaries; done means mapped users, dummy entries for unmapped users, and channel messages can be imported from the export with appropriate coverage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
backend
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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