Matrix
KDE is officially using Matrix for real-time collaboration within the community. Matrix is an open protocol and network for decentralized communication. It provides all the features you would expect from a modern chat system: message history, uploading files, typing notifications, read receipts, and more!
Some KDE rooms are also bridged to IRC, for those who prefer it. This means IRC and Matrix users can communicate in the same rooms, or even start direct messages between each other.
Getting Started
Matrix is a decentralised protocol like email, you need to have an account provider to start using it! We highly recommend reading the "Try Matrix" page created by the Matrix Foundation first, which has a walk-through of how to start chatting. Below you'll find information specific to our community.
You'll notice that users and rooms are registered on the kde.org homeserver, but our registrations are closed. Like e-mail, you can register on any Matrix homeserver and you will be able to talk to us! We recommend matrix.org, and the guide we linked does as well. There is also this list of public homeservers, but we don't endorse any of them specifically and your experience may vary.
The guides we linked to will walk you through how to use Element Web, but you have a lot of Matrix clients to choose from. KDE has our own Matrix client called NeoChat.
Support
For questions about how to use any of the Element clients, they have comprehensive help documentation online. Some information can also be generally applicable to other Matrix clients.
If you need answers about KDE-hosted rooms or need human support, ask us in the #kde-matrix-support:kde.org room.
If you need help with the IRC integration in Matrix, see the IRC Help page.
Reporting spam/trolls
If you unfortunately happen to encounter a spammer or troll in any of our groups, please report them:
- To report a message, use the Report button in your client. This will inform your homeserver's moderation team of the abusive message.
- To report a user or room, contact the instance that it originates from. For example, if the user handle contains
matrix.org, send an email to [email protected].
Rooms
Here is a list of rooms maintained by the KDE Matrix Team or KDE-adjacent rooms.
Community Space
If your Matrix client supports browsing spaces (like Element) then you can join the KDE Community Matrix Space. It will display the same list of rooms as you see below, but easily accessible inside of your client.
Creating Rooms
If you want to create a room meant to be a part of the KDE community (for example, a room for an incubating KDE application) then ask in the KDE Homeserver Support or KDE Sysadmin Discussion rooms first. There are specific steps needed to ensure our moderation tools function correctly.
General
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| KDE New Contributors | Ask questions about contributing to KDE. Do you want to start contributing to KDE? Then this is the Matrix room for you. |
| KDE | The KDE user support Matrix room. |
| KDE User Chat (KDE Offtopic) | Discuss topics that are outside the scope of other rooms with the KDE community |
Plasma
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Plasma Desktop | For discussions among Plasma Desktop developers. |
| Plasma Mobile | Plasma Mobile developers, users and other interested people. |
System/Frameworks
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Kirigami | QML based Convergent User Interface framework. |
| KWin | KWin development channel. |
| KDE Android | KDE software on Android. |
| Maui Project | A free and modular front-end framework for developing user experiences. |
| KDE Mac | KDE software on macOS,. |
| KDE Windows | KDE software on Windows. |
| KDE Craft | KDE tool for building and packaging for Windows, Android, OSX |
Distributions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Debian KDE | KDE software on Debian. |
| Fedora KDE | KDE software on Fedora. |
| Gentoo KDE | KDE software on Gentoo. |
| KaOS | KDE software on KaOS. |
| KDE for FreeBSD | KDE software on FreeBSD. |
| KDE Linux | KDE Linux. |
| KDE neon Development | KDE neon development. |
| KDE neon Users | User support for KDE neon. |
| Kubuntu | KDE software on Kubuntu. |
| Kubuntu (Spanish Community) | Spanish-speaking community on Kubuntu. |
| Mageia | KDE software on Mageia. |
| openSUSE KDE | KDE software on openSUSE. |
| Ubuntu Studio | Ubuntu Studio development. |
| Ubuntu Studio Café (offtopic) | Off-topic Ubuntu Studio chat. |
Development/Contributors
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| KDE Development | KDE developers discuss technical stuff here. |
| KDE Visual Design Group | Visual designers and Graphic artists discuss the look and feel of KDE software here. |
| KDE Promo | The people from the work group that does promotion and communication with the outside world hang out here. |
| KDE Multimedia | KDE Multimedia developers. |
| KDE www | Managing websites and displaying the best the KDE Community has to offer. |
| KDE Games | For the suite of KDE games. |
| Localization | The main localization team for all your translation needs. |
| KDE Documentation | Discuss and improve KDE's Documentation |
| KDE Bugsquad | The main room for bug reporters, testers and triagers. |
| Packaging KDE Flatpaks | To assist in packaging KDE apps as flatpaks. |
| Packaging KDE Snaps | To assist in packaging KDE apps as snaps. |
| Packaging KDE on Yocto | To assist in packaging KDE apps on Yocto. |
Applications
Here is a list of individual applications that have their own Matrix rooms:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Akonadi | The personal information management framework. |
| Amarok | A classic music player. |
| Artikulate | Train your pronunciation! |
| Basket | For discussing the multi-purpose note-taking application. |
| Calligra | Previously known as the KOffice Suite. |
| Cantor | Frontend for mathematical software. |
| Discover | KDE software center (app store). |
| Dolphin | A file manager and KIO related subjects. |
| Elisa | Simple music player aiming to provide a nice experience for its users. |
| Falkon | QtWebEngine based web-browser |
| GCompris | Educational software for children. |
| Kasts | Podcasts application for desktop and mobile. |
| KDE Connect | Connects all your devices. |
| KEXI | Manage your databases. |
| KMyMoney | Manage your finances. |
| KPhotoAlbum | Manage your photo collection. |
| KStars | View constellations from your computer. |
| Kate | The advanced plain text editor. |
| Kdenlive | The room where we discuss KDE's professional video editor. |
| Kirogi | Control drones. |
| Kontact | The Akonadi-based PIM suite. |
| Konversation | A user-friendly IRC client. |
| Krita | Professional painting program. |
| LabPlot | Data Visualization and Analysis |
| Marble | The map/globe viewer with OpenStreetMap integration. |
| Merkuro | A suite designed to make handling your emails, calendars, contacts, and tasks simple. |
| Marknote | A simple markdown note management app |
| NeoChat | A Matrix client |
| Okular | The most powerful open-source PDF reader. |
| Subtitle Composer | The configurable subtitle editor/translator. |
| Yakuake | A fancy drop-down terminal. |
Language Initiatives
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| KDE Python | For people looking into integrating KDE with Python. |
| KDE Rust | For people looking into integrating KDE with Rust. |
Events/Goals
Global Communities
See Global Communities for a list of communication channels, including Matrix, by community and language.
