--- title: v1.6 Changelog linkTitle: v1.6 type: docs outputs: - html - checklist date: 2023-02-14T08:25:40-07:00 ---
Git commithttps://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/tree/v1.6
Release dateFebruary 14, 2023
Checklistchecklist.md
## Client-Server API Backwards Compatible Changes - Add information on standard error responses for unknown endpoints/methods, as per [MSC3743](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec-proposals/pull/3743). ([#1347](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1347)) - Add `/rooms//timestamp_to_event` endpoint, as per [MSC3030](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec-proposals/pull/3030). ([#1366](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1366)) - Define `hkdf-hmac-sha256.v2` MAC method for SAS verification, as per [MSC3783](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec-proposals/pull/3783). ([#1412](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1412)) Spec Clarifications - Clarify the power levels integer range. ([#1169](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1169), [#1355](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1355)) - Clarify that `/context` always returns `event` even if `limit` is zero. Contributed by @sumnerevans at @beeper. ([#1239](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1239)) - Clarify what fields are required when deleting a pusher ([#1321](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1321)) - Improve the presentation of push rule kinds and actions. ([#1348](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1348)) - Add missing description to m.call.answer schema. ([#1353](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1353)) - Fix various typos throughout the specification. ([#1363](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1363)) - Clarify parts of the end-to-end encryption sections. ([#1381](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1381)) - Move login API definitions to the right heading. Contributed by @HarHarLinks. ([#1382](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1382)) - Clarify which events will be included in Stripped State. Contributed by @andybalaam. ([#1409](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1409)) - Add links to the spec for the definition of 3PID `medium`. ([#1417](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1417)) - Correct the order of the default override pushrules in the spec. ([#1421](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1421)) - Improve distinction between tags and their attributes in the rich text section. Contributed by Nico. ([#1433](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1433)) ## Server-Server API Breaking Changes - Remove `keyId` from the server `/keys` endpoints, as per [MSC3938](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec-proposals/pull/3938). ([#1350](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1350)) Backwards Compatible Changes - Add information on standard error responses for unknown endpoints/methods, as per [MSC3743](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec-proposals/pull/3743). ([#1347](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1347)) - Add `/timestamp_to_event/` endpoint, as per [MSC3030](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec-proposals/pull/3030). ([#1366](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1366)) - Extend `/_matrix/federation/v2/send_join` to allow omitting membership events, per [MSC3706](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/3706). ([#1393](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1393), [#1398](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1398)) - Note that `/_matrix/federation/v2/send_join` should include heroes for nameless rooms, even when allowed to omit membership events, per [MSC3943](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/3943). ([#1425](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1425)) Spec Clarifications - Include examples inline instead of using a reference for invite endpoint definitions. ([#1349](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1349)) - Fix `POST _matrix/federation/v1/user/keys/claim` response schema. ([#1351](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1351)) - Correct the default invite level definition in the "Checks performed on receipt of a PDU" section. ([#1371](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1371)) - Clarify that CNAMEs are permissible for server names. ([#1376](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1376)) - Fix `edu_type` in EDU examples. ([#1383](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1383)) ## Application Service API Backwards Compatible Changes - Add information on standard error responses for unknown endpoints/methods, as per [MSC3743](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec-proposals/pull/3743). ([#1347](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1347)) ## Identity Service API Backwards Compatible Changes - Add information on standard error responses for unknown endpoints/methods, as per [MSC3743](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec-proposals/pull/3743). ([#1347](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1347)) ## Push Gateway API Backwards Compatible Changes - Add information on standard error responses for unknown endpoints/methods, as per [MSC3743](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec-proposals/pull/3743). ([#1347](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1347)) ## Room Versions Backwards Compatible Changes - Update the default room version to 10, as per [MSC3904](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec-proposals/pull/3904). ([#1397](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1397)) Spec Clarifications - Clarify the grammar for room versions. ([#1422](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1422)) - Fix various typos throughout the specification. ([#1423](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1423)) ## Appendices No significant changes. ## Internal Changes/Tooling Spec Clarifications - Add link to the unstable spec to the README. ([#1357](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1357)) - Improve safety of the proposals retrieval script in the event of failure. ([#1368](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1368)) - Rename `` to `content` in the OpenAPI files for content uploads. ([#1370](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1370)) - Stop autogenerating examples where we already have an example. ([#1384](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1384)) - Improve formatting of definitions in the Push Notifications section. ([#1415](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec/issues/1415))