simplex-chat / simplex-chat/simplex-chat

[Feature]: /me command to write messages in third person

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enhancement
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Description

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Platform

Android

App version

5.2-beta.2

Feature

A /me command integrated into the text field for writing a message to write in the third person about yourself. The /me should be transformed to the display name of yourself.

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the Android text field and the command-processing entry points for messages beginning with /me. Verify how the sender's display name is available, then confirm that /me is transformed into that name and that the resulting message is written in the third person.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, haskell
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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