Auto-resolve URLs as well as mentions of Bluesky handles

[j9t]

Describe the Feature

When posting to Bluesky via API, it’s possible to include URLs and it seems possible (couldn’t implement and test that part yet) to mention users. However, even if possible, it’s cumbersome. It would be a great deal easier to work with Bluesky if URLs and handles were resolved automatically, i.e., if similar to Mastodon and Twitter/X, URLs and mentions would be handled (linked) automatically.

Attachments

Example of a Bluesky message including a valid Bluesky handle that’s not automatically linked (and the user not mentioned): https://bsky.app/profile/frontenddogma.com/post/3lbatkfbzo72v

Describe Alternatives

Handle it similar to e.g. Mastodon, as with the following example where both URL and user name were posted “as is”: https://mas.to/@frontenddogma/113504086349471900

[Edit: That’s an assumption, as I’m using an abstraction to post there. Mastodon’s handling may be more complex that that.]

Additional Context

The improved developer experience (of not making special requests for URL and user handling) would benefit the Bluesky ecosystem and its adoption.