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title = "This Week in Matrix 2021-05-14"
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path = "/blog/2021/05/14/this-week-in-matrix-2021-05-14"
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author = ["Ben Parsons"]
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category = ["This Week in Matrix"]
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image = "https://matrix.org/blog/img/2021-05-14-VYQjI-chrome_2021-05-12_18-38-44.png"
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## Matrix Live 🎙
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This week Dan talks to Erik about the state of Synapse generally, and in particular the work Erik has been doing for performance.
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Plus! Bonus content, demos! Half-Shot on the MS Teams bridge work, and Hubert previews *Matrix over MLS*!
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## Dept of Spec 📜
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[Matthew](https://matrix.to/#/@matthew:matrix.org) reported:
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> Some combination of me, Kegan, Bruno and neilalexander have been working on v3 of the CS /sync API. (Today's /sync API in matrix is v2; v1 was the old /events API). We're not yet at the point of publishing a draft or MSC, but it's coming soon. It's really exciting work which flips Matrix around so that sync scales independently of the number of rooms you're in - and it's at last possible to write rich clients which only ever sync the bare minimum data needed to work: i.e. lazy loading eeeeeeeeverything. Watch this space :)
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[anoa](https://matrix.to/#/@andrewm:amorgan.xyz) told us:
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> Here's your weekly spec update! The heart of Matrix is the specification - and this is modified by Matrix Spec Change (MSC) proposals. Learn more about how the process works at https://spec.matrix.org/unstable/proposals.
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> #### MSC Status
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> **New MSCs:**
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> * [MSC3192: Batch state endpoint](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/3192)
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> * [MSC3189: Per-room/per-space profile data](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/3189)
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> * [MS3184: Challenges Messages](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/3184)
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> **MSCs with proposed Final Comment Period:**
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> * *No MSCs entered proposed FCP state this week.*
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> **MSCs in Final Comment Period:**
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> * *No MSCs are in FCP.*
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> **Merged MSCs:**
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> * [MSC3122: Deprecate starting verifications without requesting first](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/3122)
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> #### Merged Spec PRs
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> Here are all the actual MSC-related changes made to the raw Matrix spec this week!
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> * [Clarify that implementations can use stable prefixes once an MSC proposal has merged](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/3179)
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> #### Spec Updates
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> There's been activity from the Spec Core Team on a number of different MSCs, such as [MSC3189](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/3189) (per-room/space profile data). Additionally a [spec PR](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/3168) for Matrix URI schemes has been getting feedback and is moving forward at a quick pace! There was also some feedback from the team on [MSC2448](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/2448) (blurhashes) which I'll get around to answering shortly 🙂.
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> Otherwise I think this week was a bit implementation-heavy for the team (the Spec Core Team is a task in addition to our full-time jobs). Hopefully next week will grant us more of a breather.
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## Dept of Servers 🏢
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### Synapse
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[callahad](https://matrix.to/#/@callahad:matrix.org) announced:
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> Hello TWiMmers! The bulk of our update is in Matrix Live today, so go check out the video above ☝️ to hear about how we're reducing the amount of memory it takes to join large rooms, and why joins take so much memory in the first place.
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> Otherwise, we're mainly getting ready for the public debut of Spaces as a beta feature, but more on that next week... 😉
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> Oh, and before we go: please make sure your Synapse is up to date! We [released 1.33.2](https://matrix.org/blog/2021/05/11/synapse-1-33-2-released) on Tuesday, which contains a low severity security fix.
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## Homeserver Deployment 📥️
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### Kubernetes
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[Ananace](https://matrix.to/#/@ace:kittenface.studio) offered:
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> Another installation of the regularly scheduled Kubernetes [Helm Chart](https://gitlab.com/ananace/charts) updates (and another bump of the deprecated [Synapse image](https://github.com/ananace/matrix-synapse)). Now up to Synapse 1.33.2 and Element Web 1.7.27.
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## Dept of Bridges 🌉
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### matrix-puppeteer-line
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[Fair](https://matrix.to/#/@fair:miscworks.net) told us:
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> [matrix-puppeteer-line](https://src.miscworks.net/fair/matrix-puppeteer-line): A bridge for LINE Messenger based on running LINE's Chrome extension in Puppeteer.
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> This week was spent on stability improvements & bug fixes.
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> _Calling for testers!_
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> The bridge is at a point where it's mostly usable, but it still has quite a few blindspots. If anyone is willing to try it out & report issues, it would be a great help!
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> Discussion: [Matrix-LINE Puppeteer bridge](https://matrix.to/#/#matrix-puppeteer-line:miscworks.net)
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> Issue page: https://src.miscworks.net/fair/matrix-puppeteer-line/issues
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> Shout-outs to [@lecris:lecris.me](https://matrix.to/#/@lecris:lecris.me) for being an early tester & having given a lot of useful feedback 🙂
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### Gitter
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[Eric Eastwood](https://matrix.to/#/@madlittlemods:matrix.org) reported:
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> Last time, we updated you on starting DM conversations with Gitter users from Matrix. Now we have the other side of this complete! From Gitter, you can now start a one to one conversation with someone you see from Matrix 😀
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> Just hover over their avatar to bring up the user popover, then press the "Chat privately" button. 🗣
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### matrix-appservice-irc 0.26.0
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[Half-Shot](https://matrix.to/#/@Half-Shot:half-shot.uk) reported:
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> Goooooooood afternoon folks and happy Friday! This week we're announcing the [0.26.0](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/releases/tag/0.26.0) release of the matrix-appservice-irc bridge which contains precious goodies:
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> * You can now **disable** the kick behaviour of the bridge on Matrix users if you are running a personal bridge, so losing your IRC connection no longer results in a kick.
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> * You can now remove bridges from rooms by using the admin room, so no need to use the provisioning API or modify the DB.
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> * We've added a new feature to allow you to specify bridge options on a per room basis using room state. At the moment you can modify the limits of the automatic pastebin system but more features like reply formats are to come!
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> As always please come tell us about it in [#irc:matrix.org](https://matrix.to/#/#irc:matrix.org) and make sure to check out the [new docs](https://matrix-org.github.io/matrix-appservice-irc) if you get a bit stuck.
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## Dept of Clients 📱
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### Hydrogen
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A minimal Matrix chat client, focused on performance, offline functionality, and broad browser support. https://github.com/vector-im/hydrogen-web/
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[Bruno](https://matrix.to/#/@bwindels:matrix.org) said:
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> Hydrogen can now leave rooms and forget archived rooms. URLs are now also clickable in the timeline. Get the full details in the [release notes](https://github.com/vector-im/hydrogen-web/releases/tag/v0.1.49)!
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### Element Clients
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Updates from the teams
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**Web**
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* Element Web 1.7.28 is up on staging, targeting Monday for release.
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* New spaces Beta (new way of grouping rooms and people)
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* Added support for slash commands working in edits
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* On develop:
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* Voice messages are nearing completion - enable the labs flag and give it a go :)
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* Performance improvements to app startup time. Let us know if you run into any issues!
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**iOS**
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* [1.3.7](https://github.com/vector-im/element-ios/releases) is available on TestFlight. It should be on the App Store on Monday. Spaces are not yet available on Element-iOS but the app offers minimal support. The release contains a fix for background crashed due to PushKit
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* At the platform level, we are still improving stability and performance:
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* Decryption operations to be moved outside the main thread
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* More robust on initial sync
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* etc
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**Android**
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* 1.1.7 is in open testing via playstore beta channel, Release candidate for Monday. Contains support for spaces beta, several improvements on attachment (video, compression…), as well as a bunch of bug fixes. All details here [https://github.com/vector-im/element-android/releases/tag/v1.1.7](https://github.com/vector-im/element-android/releases/tag/v1.1.7)
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**Delight**
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* “Spaces are coming” (*I had heard something about that - BP*)
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## Dept of SDKs and Frameworks 🧰
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### matrix-spring-boot-sdk 0.5.0
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[Benedict](https://matrix.to/#/@benedict:imbitbu.de) announced:
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> [matrix-spring-boot-sdk](https://gitlab.com/benkuly/matrix-spring-boot-sdk) 0.5.0 is released and uses [Trixnity](https://gitlab.com/benkuly/trixnity) now.
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## Dept of Services 🚀
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### GoMatrixHosting v0.4.6 released!
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[Michael](https://matrix.to/#/@michael:perthchat.org) offered:
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> https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/pull/1046/files
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> Just had a new release, GoMatrixHosting v0.4.6
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> ```
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> * Add database purge section.
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> * Add markdown copy of User manual.
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> * Tweak compress state find rooms timeout.
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> * Update compile AWX instructions for custom branding and radius fix.
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> ```
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> Visit [#general:gomatrixhosting.com](https://matrix.to/#/#general:gomatrixhosting.com) to join in the discussion.
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[GoMatrixHosting](https://www.gomatrixhosting.com/) offer a great way to get your own homeserver without needing to run it yourself. Check them out!
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## Matrix in the News 📰
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### Matrix was featured on fedoramagazine.org
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[farribeiro](https://matrix.to/#/@farribeiro:matrix.org) shared:
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> Fedora promoting the matrix https://fedoramagazine.org/access-freenode-using-matrix-clients/
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## Final Thoughts 💭
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From *Dept of Humour in [#twim:matrix.org] 😅*:
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* [R1 Airport](https://matrix.to/#/@airportline:matrix.org): Maybe I want to see if I can build some type of bridge between Matrix and CUPS.
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* [hifi](https://matrix.to/#/@hifi:vi.fi): the sad part is that would probably be more reliable than just printing directly
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## Dept of Ping 🏓
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Here we reveal, rank, and applaud the homeservers with the lowest ping, as measured by [pingbot](https://github.com/maubot/echo), a [maubot](https://github.com/maubot/maubot) that you can host on your own server.
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### [#ping:maunium.net](https://matrix.to/#/#ping:maunium.net)
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Join [#ping:maunium.net](https://matrix.to/#/#ping:maunium.net) to experience the fun live, and to find out how to add YOUR server to the game.
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|Rank|Hostname|Median MS|
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|1|neko.dev|422|
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|2|xirion.net|471|
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|3|matrix.kalleeen.fi|507|
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|4|t2bot.io|516|
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|5|alra.uk|556|
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|6|thomcat.rocks|767|
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|7|matrix.vgorcum.com|800.5|
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|8|matrix.2kgwf.fi|817|
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|9|nordgedanken.dev|828.5|
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|10|trolla.us|878|
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### [#ping-no-synapse:maunium.net](https://matrix.to/#/#ping-no-synapse:maunium.net)
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Join [#ping-no-synapse:maunium.net](https://matrix.to/#/#ping-no-synapse:maunium.net) to experience the fun live, and to find out how to add YOUR server to the game.
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|Rank|Hostname|Median MS|
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|1|dendrite01.fiksel.info|810.5|
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|2|dendrite.s3cr3t.me|816|
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|3|lankolol.de|931|
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## That's all I know 🏁
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See you next week, and be sure to stop by [#twim:matrix.org] with your updates!
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[#TWIM:matrix.org]: https://matrix.to/#/#TWIM:matrix.org
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