use_root_id hook

[Archmonger]

Description

Create a use_root_id hook that fetches this value from the websocket or HTTP connection

• fix use_root_id hook #203
• Some miscellaneous refactoring on the websocket consumer and UserDataModel, just because I happened to notice some cleanup potential while making this PR.

Checklist

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• Tests have been developed for bug fixes or new functionality.
• The changelog has been updated, if necessary.
• Documentation has been updated, if necessary.
• GitHub Issues closed by this PR have been linked.

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