Hi!
XMPP Spaces are now described in https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0503.html .
A XMPP Space is a Pubsub node that contains bookmarks pointing to MUCs.
We would like to have a proper Space URI that allow users to invite
easily others to their Spaces. This will be added as a section to XEP 0503.
So far a Pubsub node is described in
https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0060.html#impl-uri
I'd like to have something short and transparent so I'm proposing
something like this:
Proposal 1: xmpp:spaces.server.tld?;node=x56ae32&space
I'm wondering if something shorter like this is possible ? (where the
client is resolving the "space" parameter as the Pubsub node)
Proposal 2: xmpp:spaces.server.tld?;space=x56ae32
The goals are
* to prevent non "space-ready" XMPP clients to open it as a Pubsub
node by mistake
* have something short and easily shareable (Discord is having
something like this https://discord.gg/AP5HFj7w)
If one of the proposals is okay for you I'll propose a PR on 0503 and
make the changes in Movim (I'm sure nicoco will be able to do it in
Slidge, the other 0503 implementation).
Because this is having effect on the XMPP uris format I'm wondering if
there's some kind of rules or specific requests to follow ?
Regards,
edhelas
The XMPP Extensions Editor has received a proposal for a new XEP.
Title: XMPP Decentralized ID (XID)
Abstract:
XMPP Decentralized ID (XID) is a DNS independent XMPP entity
identifier. This specification describes how to generate, use, and
handle them.
URL: https://xmpp.org/extensions/inbox/xid.html
The Council will decide in the next two weeks whether to accept this
proposal as an official XEP.
The XMPP Extensions Editor has received a proposal for a new XEP.
Title: Payment Required
Abstract:
This specification defines an XMPP protocol extension that enables
services to require payment before granting access to a resource. It
provides a payment-system neutral invoice format supporting multiple
concurrent payment options, including bank transfers (SEPA, IBAN, UPI)
and instant-settlement networks (Lightning Network), and integrates
with the existing CAPTCHA challenge mechanism defined in XEP-0158.
URL: https://xmpp.org/extensions/inbox/payment-required.html
The Council will decide in the next two weeks whether to accept this
proposal as an official XEP.
I have setup the XSF membership application Wiki page for the
application period Q3-2026
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_Q3_2026
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
When you need help with your application then don't hesitate to contact
me directly
Apply now!!!
Thanks,
Alex
The XMPP Extensions Editor has received a proposal for a new XEP.
Title: Jingle Synchronized Real-Time Text
Abstract:
This specification defines a Jingle application extension for
negotiating real-time text as part of the same conversational session
as audio and video.
URL: https://xmpp.org/extensions/inbox/jingle-rtt-sync.html
The Council will decide in the next two weeks whether to accept this
proposal as an official XEP.
The XMPP Extensions Editor has received a proposal for a new XEP.
Title: Jingle User Location
Abstract:
This specification defines a Jingle application extension for
negotiating and updating user location inside an active Jingle session
using the XEP-0080 User Location payload.
URL: https://xmpp.org/extensions/inbox/jingle-geoloc.html
The Council will decide in the next two weeks whether to accept this
proposal as an official XEP.
Version 0.1.0 of XEP-0514 (Emoji Markup) has been released.
Abstract:
This specification leverages Message Markup (XEP-0394) and Stateless
file sharing (XEP-0447) (or Stateless Inline Media Sharing (XEP-0385))
to send custom emojis
Changelog:
Accepted as Experimental by council vote on 2026-05-12 (XEP Editor
(dg))
URL: https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0514.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.
Version 1.35.5 of XEP-0045 (Multi-User Chat) has been released.
Abstract:
This specification defines an XMPP protocol extension for multi-user
text chat, whereby multiple XMPP users can exchange messages in the
context of a room or channel, similar to Internet Relay Chat (IRC). In
addition to standard chatroom features such as room topics and
invitations, the protocol defines a strong room control model,
including the ability to kick and ban users, to name room moderators
and administrators, to require membership or passwords in order to
join the room, etc.
Changelog:
* Fix 'from' attribute in examples where the room itself sends a
message.
* Fix associated pubsub node field name in disco info example. (nc)
URL: https://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0045.html
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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.
Hello Council and XEP Editors,
I would like to request reactivation of XEP-0346: Form Discovery and
Publishing.
The XEP is currently Deferred due to lack of activity. We are building
an alpha/prototype XMPP client, Tiedragon Teletyptel 2.0, and during
implementation of poll support we found that XEP-0346 is highly relevant
as a general mechanism for discovering and publishing forms.
Our current implementation is not production-ready, but we have running
code and a concrete use case:
- user-facing polls in 1:1 and MUC conversations
- form templates based on XEP-0004
- possible publication/discovery through PubSub
- accessibility and total-conversation workflows where structured forms
are useful beyond polls
We do not want to depend on a Deferred XEP as if it were stable.
Instead, we would like to help revive discussion and provide
implementation feedback from an alpha implementation.
The initial use case is poll creation and voting, but the broader need
is reusable form discovery/publishing for XMPP applications.
Would the Council / Editors be open to moving XEP-0346 back to
Experimental if we submit a substantive update or implementation notes?
If useful, I can prepare a pull request with:
- updated motivation and modern use cases
- security/privacy considerations
- relationship to XEP-0004 and XEP-0060
- implementation experience from Teletyptel 2.0
- clarification of poll-style usage without making polls the only use case
Kind regards,
Edward Tie
Tiedragon