December 2023 - Standards

Proposed XMPP Extension: Host Meta 2 - One Method To Rule Them All
by kevin.smith＠isode.com 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

The XMPP Extensions Editor has received a proposal for a new XEP. Title: Host Meta 2 - One Method To Rule Them All Abstract: This document defines an XMPP Extension Protocol for extending XEP-0156 by modifying the JSON Web Host Metadata Link format to support discovering all possible XMPP connection methods, for c2s and s2s URL: https://xmpp.org/extensions/inbox/host-meta-2.html The Council will decide in the next two weeks whether to accept this proposal as an official XEP.

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XSF membership application period Q1 2024
by Alexander Gnauck 20 Dec '23

20 Dec '23

Hello, I have setup the membership application Wiki page for the application period Q1 2024 Applications are encouraged from developers and others who are actively involved in the Jabber/XMPP community. To apply, create a page about yourself on the Wiki: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Membership_Applications_Q1_2024 If you don't have a wiki account, send your full name, preferred nickname and email address to me or one of the other Sysops: https://wiki.xmpp.org/web/Sysops Apply now!!! Thanks, Alex

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Re: Proposed XMPP Extension: HTTP Online Meetings
by Daniel Gultsch 13 Dec '23

13 Dec '23

Dear Editor, Council has accepted this XEP. Dear XEP author: Council has noted some overlap with XEP-0482. Please get in touch with the authors of that XEP to see if you can merge and/or remove the overlap. See Marvins earlier mail for details. cheers Daniel

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XMPP Council Agenda 2023-12-12
by Daniel Gultsch 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Good morning Council Members, the next XMPP Council Meeting will take place on, Tuesday, December 12 2023 at 16:00 UTC in xmpp:council@muc.xmpp.org?join The Agenda is as follows: 1) Roll call 2) Agenda Bashing 3) Editors update - UPDATED: XEP-0198 Stream Management - UPDATED: XEP-0402 PEP Native Bookmarks - UPDATED: XEP-0458 Community Code of Conduct - UPDATED: XEP-0474 SASL SCRAM Downgrade Protection - NEW: XEP-0483 HTTP Online Meetings (https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0483.html) - NEW: XEP-0484 Fast Authentication Streamlining Tokens (https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0484.html) - Proposed XMPP Extension: Host Meta 2 - One Method To Rule Them All (https://xmpp.org/extensions/inbox/host-meta-2.html) 4) Items for voting a) XEP-0077: Specify account creation via HTTP as non-exclusive alternative to XMPP (https://github.com/xsf/xeps/pull/1299) b) Proposed XMPP Extension: Host Meta 2 - One Method To Rule Them All (https://xmpp.org/extensions/inbox/host-meta-2.html) 5) Pending votes none See the all new spreadsheet of Doom: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1H310M8z6Kdo6XyNf2DwafzrSLuwhaLNvzfa… 6) Date of Next 7) AOB 8) Close

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NEW: XEP-0484 (Fast Authentication Streamlining Tokens)
by kevin.smith＠isode.com 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Version 0.1.0 of XEP-0484 (Fast Authentication Streamlining Tokens) has been released. Abstract: This specification defines a token-based method to streamline authentication in XMPP, allowing fully authenticated stream establishment within a single round-trip. Changelog: * Promoted to Experimental. (XEP Editor: kis) URL: https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0484.html Note: The information in the XEP list at https://xmpp.org/extensions/ is updated by a separate automated process and may be stale at the time this email is sent. The XEP documents linked herein are up-to- date.

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NEW: XEP-0483 (HTTP Online Meetings)
by kevin.smith＠isode.com 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Version 0.1.0 of XEP-0483 (HTTP Online Meetings) has been released. Abstract: This specification defines a protocol extension to request URLs from an external HTTP entity usable to initiate and invite participants to an online meeting. Changelog: * Promoted to Experimental. (XEP Editor: kis) URL: https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0483.html Note: The information in the XEP list at https://xmpp.org/extensions/ is updated by a separate automated process and may be stale at the time this email is sent. The XEP documents linked herein are up-to- date.

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UPDATED: XEP-0474 (SASL SCRAM Downgrade Protection)
by kevin.smith＠isode.com 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Version 0.3.0 of XEP-0474 (SASL SCRAM Downgrade Protection) has been released. Abstract: This specification provides a way to secure the SASL and SASL2 handshakes against method and channel-binding downgrades. Changelog: * Rework all explanations explaining why this specification is needed * Simplify protocol (tm) URL: https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0474.html Note: The information in the XEP list at https://xmpp.org/extensions/ is updated by a separate automated process and may be stale at the time this email is sent. The XEP documents linked herein are up-to- date.

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UPDATED: XEP-0458 (Community Code of Conduct)
by kevin.smith＠isode.com 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Version 0.4.0 of XEP-0458 (Community Code of Conduct) has been released. Abstract: This document describes the XMPP Standard Foundation's Code of Conduct. Changelog: Address Last Call feedback; complete a copy edit and apply clarifications in several places. (psa) URL: https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0458.html Note: The information in the XEP list at https://xmpp.org/extensions/ is updated by a separate automated process and may be stale at the time this email is sent. The XEP documents linked herein are up-to- date.

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UPDATED: XEP-0402 (PEP Native Bookmarks)
by kevin.smith＠isode.com 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Version 1.1.4 of XEP-0402 (PEP Native Bookmarks) has been released. Abstract: This specification defines a syntax and storage profile for keeping a list of chatroom bookmarks on the server. Changelog: Recommend setting pubsub#max_items to 'max' instead of some arbitrary large number (egp) URL: https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0402.html Note: The information in the XEP list at https://xmpp.org/extensions/ is updated by a separate automated process and may be stale at the time this email is sent. The XEP documents linked herein are up-to- date.

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UPDATED: XEP-0198 (Stream Management)
by kevin.smith＠isode.com 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Version 1.6.1 of XEP-0198 (Stream Management) has been released. Abstract: This specification defines an XMPP protocol extension for active management of an XML stream between two XMPP entities, including features for stanza acknowledgements and stream resumption. Changelog: Clarify SASL2 and BIND2 interaction. (tm) URL: https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0198.html Note: The information in the XEP list at https://xmpp.org/extensions/ is updated by a separate automated process and may be stale at the time this email is sent. The XEP documents linked herein are up-to- date.

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