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== Getting Started ==
== Getting Started ==


See the [https://matrix.org/try-matrix/ "Try Matrix" page] created by the Matrix Foundation, which has a walk-through of how to start chatting with Matrix. We have our own instance of Element Web hosted at [https://webchat.kde.org webchat.kde.org].
See the [https://matrix.org/try-matrix/ "Try Matrix" page] created by the Matrix Foundation, which has a walk-through of how to start chatting with Matrix.  


{{Tip|If your Matrix client supports browsing spaces (like Element) then you can join the [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-community:kde.org KDE Matrix Space] which lets you join it's rooms easily.}}
While registrations on the KDE Matrix homeserver are '''closed''', you can register on '''any Matrix homeserver''' and you will be able to talk to anyone using Matrix.


== General channels ==
You should pick a homeserver from this [https://joinmatrix.org/servers/ list of public homeservers]. The [https://app.element.io/#/register official matrix.org homeserver] is also available, but it will be slower due to its high number of users.
 
After registration you may use any Matrix website to log in, but KDE provides an instance of Element Web hosted at [https://webchat.kde.org webchat.kde.org] ('''Registering an account here is disabled, create an account from other webserver and login here''') that you can use anytime to log in, no matter where you registered your account.
 
To log in to the KDE Matrix Webchat with an account from a different homeserver, use your full '''''@username:homeserver.com''''' instead of your plain username, like so:
 
:@johndoe:matrix.org
 
You may also use any [https://matrix.org/ecosystem/clients/ desktop or mobile Matrix client]. KDE provides a Matrix client that you can use called [https://apps.kde.org/neochat/ NeoChat].
 
== Support for KDE Matrix servers ==
 
You can ask questions related to Matrix over the [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-matrix-support:kde.org #kde-matrix-support:kde.org] room. If you need help with the IRC integration in Matrix, see the [[Matrix/IRC Help]] page.
 
== Space home ==
 
If your Matrix client supports browsing spaces (like Element) then you can join the [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-community:kde.org KDE Community Matrix space home]. Here you can see and search the list of Matrix rooms and spaces from the KDE Community.
 
== Rooms ==
 
Here is a list of rooms maintained by the KDE Matrix Team or KDE-adjacent rooms.
 
You can use https://go.kde.org/matrix/ to create easy-to-use invite links (like these ↓) to :kde.org rooms.
 
=== General ===


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name !! Description
!Name !! Description
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-welcome:kde.org KDE New Contributors] || Ask questions about contributing to KDE.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#new-contributors:kde.org 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.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde:kde.org KDE] || The KDE user support Matrix room.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-eco:kde.org KDE Eco] || Join the KDE Eco discussions about sustainability and efficiency in software design.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-docs:kde.org KDE Documentation] || Discuss and improve KDE's Documentation
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde:kde.org KDE Community] || Share your experience with KDE!
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-offtopic:kde.org KDE User Chat (KDE Offtopic)] || Discuss topics that are outside the scope of other rooms with the KDE community
|}
|}


== Plasma ==
=== Plasma ===


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Name !! Description
!Name !! Description
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#plasma:kde.org Plasma Desktop] || Find out more about KDE's desktop environment here.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#plasma:kde.org Plasma Desktop] || For discussions among Plasma Desktop developers.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#plasmamobile:kde.org Plasma Mobile] || Plasma Mobile developers, users and other interested people.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#plasmamobile:kde.org Plasma Mobile] || Plasma Mobile developers, users and other interested people.
|}
|}


== System applications, frameworks and other operating systems ==
=== System/Frameworks ===


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|}
|}


== Distribution-centered KDE rooms ==
=== Distributions ===


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#debian-kde:matrix.org Debian KDE] || KDE software on Debian.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#debian-kde:matrix.org Debian KDE] || KDE software on Debian.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#fedora-kde:kde.org Fedora KDE] || KDE software on Fedora.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde:fedoraproject.org Fedora KDE] || KDE software on Fedora.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#gentoo-kde:libera.chat Gentoo KDE] || KDE software on Gentoo.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#gentoo-kde:libera.chat Gentoo KDE] || KDE software on Gentoo.
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|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-freebsd:kde.org KDE for FreeBSD] || KDE software on FreeBSD.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-freebsd:kde.org KDE for FreeBSD] || KDE software on FreeBSD.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-neon:kde.org KDE neon] || KDE Neon development.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-linux:kde.org KDE Linux] || KDE Linux.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-neon:kde.org KDE neon Development] || KDE neon development.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-neon-users:kde.org KDE neon (Offtopic Room)] || User support for KDE Neon.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-neon-users:kde.org KDE neon Users] || User support for KDE neon.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kubuntu:libera.chat Kubuntu] || KDE software on Kubuntu.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kubuntu:libera.chat Kubuntu] || KDE software on Kubuntu.
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|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#ubuntustudio:kde.org Ubuntu Studio] || Ubuntu Studio development.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#ubuntustudio:kde.org Ubuntu Studio] || Ubuntu Studio development.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#ubuntustudio-offtopic:kde.org Ubuntu Studio Café] || Off-topic Ubuntu Studio chat.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#ubuntustudio-offtopic:kde.org Ubuntu Studio Café (offtopic)] || Off-topic Ubuntu Studio chat.
|}
|}


== For (potential) contributors ==
=== Development/Contributors ===


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-games:kde.org KDE Games] || For the suite of KDE games.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-games:kde.org KDE Games] || For the suite of KDE games.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-i18n:matrix.org Localization] || The main localization team for all your translation needs.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-i18n:kde.org Localization] || The main localization team for all your translation needs.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-bugs:kde.org KDE Bugsquad] || The main room for bug reporters, testers and triagers.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-bugs:kde.org KDE Bugsquad] || The main room for bug reporters, testers and triagers.
|-
|-
|[https://matrix.to/#/#flatpak:kde.org Packaging KDE Flatpaks] || To assist in packaging KDE apps as flatpaks.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#flatpak:kde.org Packaging KDE Flatpaks] || To assist in packaging KDE apps as flatpaks.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#yocto:kde.org Packaging KDE on Yocto] || To assist in packaging KDE apps on Yocto.
|}
|}


== Applications ==
=== Applications ===


Here is a list of individual applications that have their own Matrix rooms:
Here is a list of individual applications that have their own Matrix rooms:
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|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#basket:kde.org Basket] || For discussing the multi-purpose note-taking application.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#basket:kde.org Basket] || For discussing the multi-purpose note-taking application.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#calligra:libera.chat Calligra] || Previously known as the KOffice Suite.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/!CVVMLsSKrfMEEDpqpX:kde.org Calligra] || Previously known as the KOffice Suite.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#cantor:kde.org Cantor] || Frontend for mathematical software.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#cantor:kde.org Cantor] || Frontend for mathematical software.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#plasma-discover:kde.org Discover] || KDE software centre.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#plasma-discover:kde.org Discover] || KDE software center (app store).
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-fm:matrix.org Dolphin] || A file manager and KIO related subjects.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/!UAzeNyDGGkyBQeudgQ:kde.org Elisa] || Simple music player aiming to provide a nice experience for its users.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#gcompris:kde.org GCompris] || Educational software for children.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#gcompris:kde.org GCompris] || Educational software for children.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kasts:kde.org Kasts] || Podcasts application for desktop and mobile.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kdeconnect:kde.org KDE Connect] || Connects all your devices.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kdeconnect:kde.org KDE Connect] || Connects all your devices.
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|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kstars:kde.org KStars] || View constellations from your computer.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kstars:kde.org KStars] || View constellations from your computer.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kalendar:kde.org Kalendar] || A calendar application using Akonadi to sync with external services.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kate:libera.chat Kate] || The advanced plain text editor.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kate:libera.chat Kate] || The advanced plain text editor.
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|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#konversation:matrix.org Konversation] || A user-friendly IRC client.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#konversation:matrix.org Konversation] || A user-friendly IRC client.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#latte-dock:kde.org Latte Dock] || A dock for the masses.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#krita:kde.org Krita] || Professional painting program.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#labplot:kde.org LabPlot] || Data Visualization and Analysis
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#marble:libera.chat Marble] || The map/globe viewer with OpenStreetMap integration.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#marble:libera.chat Marble] || The map/globe viewer with OpenStreetMap integration.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#marknote:kde.org Marknote] || A simple markdown note management app
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#neochat:kde.org NeoChat] || A Matrix client
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#okular:kde.org Okular] || The most powerful open-source PDF reader.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#okular:kde.org Okular] || The most powerful open-source PDF reader.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#partitionmanager:kde.org Partition Manager] || The official KDE partition manager.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#subtitlecomposer:kde.org Subtitle Composer] || The configurable subtitle editor/translator.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#subtitlecomposer:kde.org Subtitle Composer] || The configurable subtitle editor/translator.
|-
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#yakuake:kde.org Yakuake] || A fancy drop-down terminal.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#yakuake:kde.org Yakuake] || A fancy drop-down terminal.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-fm:matrix.org Dolphin] || A file manager and KIO related subjects.
|}
|}


== Events and goals ==
=== Language Initiatives ===


* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-soc:kde.org KDE Season of Code]
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-sod:kde.org KDE Season of Docs]
!Name !! Description
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-accessibility:kde.org KDE Accessibility]
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-quality:kde.org KDE Quality]
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-python:kde.org KDE Python] || For people looking into integrating KDE with Python.
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kdeisinclusive:kde.org KDE Is Inclusive]
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-women:kde.org KDE Women]
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-rust:kde.org KDE Rust] || For people looking into integrating KDE with Rust.
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-edu:kde.org KDE EDU]
|}
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#akademy:kde.org Akademy]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#fosdem2020:kde.org FOSDEM 2020]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-all-about-apps:kde.org KDE Goal: It's all about the apps]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-is-privacy:kde.org KDE is Privacy]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#energy-efficiency:kde.org KDE Energy Efficiency (KDE Eco)]


== Local communities ==
=== Events/Goals ===


* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde_ru:kde.org KDE Russia] — The local Russia KDE community.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-brasil:kde.org KDE Brazil] — The local Brazil KDE community.
!Name
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kdebrasil-traducao:kde.org KDE Brazil l10n] — Brazilian KDE localization.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#jp:kde.org KDE Japan] — The local Japan KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#akademy:kde.org Akademy Attendees] ([https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#attend-akademy:kde.org Akademy Space])
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-nl:matrix.org KDE Netherlands] — The local Netherlands KDE community.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-be:matrix.org KDE Belgium] — The local Belgium KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#energy-efficiency:kde.org KDE Energy Efficiency (KDE Eco)]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-ir:matrix.org KDE Iran] — The local Iran KDE community.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-pt:matrix.org KDE Portugal] — The local Portugal KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-ev-fundraising:kde.org KDE e.V. Fundraising Working Group]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-china:matrix.org KDE China] — The local China KDE community.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-italia:matrix.org KDE Italia] — The local Italy KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-accessibility:kde.org KDE Accessibility]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-de:matrix.org KDE Germany] — The local Germany KDE community.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-el:kde.org KDE Greece] — The local Greece KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-all-about-apps:kde.org KDE Goal: It's all about the apps]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-ar:matrix.org KDE Argentina] — The local Argentina KDE community.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kdehispano:matrix.org KDE Spain] — The local Spain KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-edu:kde.org KDE EDU]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-es:matrix.org KDE for spanish-speaking users] — The Spanish-speaking KDE community.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-latam:matrix.org KDE Latin America] — The local Latin America KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-mentorship:kde.org KDE Mentorship Programs]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-fr:matrix.org KDE France] — The local France KDE community.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-francophone:kde.org KDE francophone] — The French-speaking KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-is-privacy:kde.org KDE is Privacy]
 
|-
== How to Add Your Existing IRC Channel as Room ==
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-quality:kde.org KDE Quality]
 
|-
{{Note|1=This only needs to be done '''once''' by an IRC operator. After that all users may use the more convenient local room name to join.}}
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-soc:kde.org KDE Season of Code]
 
|-
* /join  #_freenode_#YOUR_CHANNEL:kde.org
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-sod:kde.org KDE Season of Docs]
* On the IRC side you need to OP your matrix user, so either use a temporary nick on Matrix, or add multiple nicks to your IRC identity and use a different one on Matrix and IRC, or have a fellow OP give you OP privileges
|-
* Setup a local alias for kde.org via the matrix room settings
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-women:kde.org KDE Women]
* Leave room again
|-
* Join via local alias e.g. /join #YOUR_CHANNEL
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kdeisinclusive:kde.org KDE Is Inclusive]
* Everyone can now join your room using the #YOUR_CHANNEL locally and #YOUR_CHANNEL:kde.org in Matrix
|}
 
You can set up your alias depending on the client you choose. For webchat.kde.org it looks like this:
 
[[File:Riot-room-alias-1.png|500px|center]]
[[File:Riot-room-alias-2.png|500px|center]]
 
You may additionally want to mark the room as published in the directory (so one can search for it) and set the KDE flair +kde:kde.org (so a fancy KDE flair will get shown; currently not set up). Both settings on webchat.kde.org are immediately after the room settings where you created the local room alias.
 
[[File:Riot-room-flairs.png|500px|center]]
 
 
<br/>
=Frequently Asked Questions=
<br/>
 
== I already have an account in the default Matrix homeserver. How do I access the KDE server and rooms with it? ==
 
After logging in to Element, you can click the compass icon next to the search bar to open the Explore Rooms dialog, click on Matrix Rooms, Add New Server..., then just type "kde.org". Now you should be able to browse the list of rooms in the KDE homeserver.
 
== How do I create shareable links to Matrix rooms? ==
You can create shareable links by typing their full name in https://go.kde.org/matrix.
 
Alternatively, in the room settings, the Share Room option will generate a link similar to this:
 
:https://matrix.to/#/#someroom:somehomeserver.org
 
== How does the IRC integration in Matrix compare with IrcsomeBot? ==
 
IrcsomeBot is a Telegram bot that can bridge a Telegram group with an IRC channel. However there are a few shortcomings:
 
* A KDE sysadmin needs to [https://community.kde.org/Infrastructure/IRC#Telegram_Bridge setup the bridge] between each room/channel. Matrix instead supports out of the box any freenode/libera.chat channel (and other IRC networks).
* IrcsomeBot is the only nickname that joins the IRC channel and forwards the messages sent from Telegram on behalf of their senders. Matrix instead performs native bridging between the two protocols and creates a real IRC user that joins the IRC channel. Other people will be able to keep the usual IRC workflow with your bridged nickname (<code>/whois</code>, <code>/query</code>, etc.). In fact, they won't even know that you are using the Matrix bridge instead of a classic IRC client.
 
== Why should I join IRC channels using Matrix? ==
 
Your IRC nickname will be available 24/7 and other people will be able to ping or contact you even if you are away from your computer. While this can also be achieved using an IRC bouncer, Matrix has several advantages over this:
 
* Matrix provides unlimited chat history, an IRC bouncer does not.
* The Matrix IRC bridge is much easier to setup than an IRC bouncer.
* The Matrix reference client [https://element.io/ (Element)] can be used from smartphones.
 
== How do I join an IRC channel using Matrix? ==
 
You can search or browse IRC channels from Element. Just type the name of the channel you want to join and you are done.
 
[[File:KDE Riot.png|700px|center]]
 
By default, Matrix rooms which have public addresses and were published in the homeserver will display the default address: <nowiki>#roomname:homeserver.org</nowiki>, even if they have an IRC bridge. Some of them have aliases with IRC channels: attempting to join <nowiki>#freenode_#kde-i18n:matrix.org</nowiki> or <nowiki>#kde-i18n:libera.chat</nowiki> will redirect you to <nowiki>#kde-i18n:kde.org</nowiki>, for instance.
 
== How do I change my IRC nickname? ==
 
By default, the IRC bridge will use your matrix display name to generate an IRC nickname (ending with <tt>-M</tt>). If you don't like the default nickname, you can change it by sending the following command to the <code>@freenode-irc:kde.org</code> bot (you will need first to start a private conversation with the bot):
 
<pre>
!nick <your_favorite_irc_nickname>
</pre>
 
== How do I join an IRC channel that requires registered nicknames? ==
Start by opening a direct chat with NickServ. For freenode, that's <code>@_freenode_NickServ:kde.org</code>. Then send it a message of format:
<pre>identify [<nickname>] <password></pre>
— where nickname is optional assuming you are identifying for your current nickname.
 
To make the bridge store your credentials and log in automatically, in direct chat with the <code>@freenode-irc:kde.org</code> you can use the <tt>!storepass <string></tt> command to save a string that is sent through the PASS command when your IRC-presence connects.
 
With freenode you can use:
<pre>
!storepass nickname:password
</pre>
 
== How do I change my away status? ==


The <code>@freenode-irc:kde.org</code> bot accepts raw IRC commands. To set the away status use:
=== Global Communities ===


<pre>
See [[Global_Communities|Global Communities]] for a list of communication channels, including Matrix, by community and language.
!cmd AWAY <away_message>
</pre>


for example:
== Reporting spam/trolls ==


<pre>
If you happen to encounter a spammer or troll in any of our groups, please report them:
!cmd AWAY Sleeping
</pre>


To remove the away status just use:
* To report a message, if you are a user from kde.org, use the Report button.
* To report a message, if you aren't a user from kde.org, ping one of our contributors.
* To report a user, contact the instance of the reported user. For example, for matrix.org, send an email to [email protected].


<pre>
== See also ==
!cmd AWAY
</pre>


== Other questions? ==
[[Infrastructure/Mailing-Lists|Mailing list (information)]]


[https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/wiki/End-user-FAQ Check out the FAQ maintained upstream].
== External links ==


You can also ask questions related to Matrix over the [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-matrix-support:kde.org #kde-matrix-support] room.
[https://kde.org/support/mailinglists// Mailing lists]

Latest revision as of 04:48, 10 December 2024

KDE is officially using Matrix for 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: infinite scrollback, file transfer, typing notifications, read receipts, etc. It even provides end-to-end encryption for privacy (for private conversations).

Furthermore, Matrix natively supports bridges to other protocols, such as IRC where KDE also has channels. This means that you can use a Matrix client to join and use IRC channels as if they were Matrix rooms.

Getting Started

See the "Try Matrix" page created by the Matrix Foundation, which has a walk-through of how to start chatting with Matrix.

While registrations on the KDE Matrix homeserver are closed, you can register on any Matrix homeserver and you will be able to talk to anyone using Matrix.

You should pick a homeserver from this list of public homeservers. The official matrix.org homeserver is also available, but it will be slower due to its high number of users.

After registration you may use any Matrix website to log in, but KDE provides an instance of Element Web hosted at webchat.kde.org (Registering an account here is disabled, create an account from other webserver and login here) that you can use anytime to log in, no matter where you registered your account.

To log in to the KDE Matrix Webchat with an account from a different homeserver, use your full @username:homeserver.com instead of your plain username, like so:

@johndoe:matrix.org

You may also use any desktop or mobile Matrix client. KDE provides a Matrix client that you can use called NeoChat.

Support for KDE Matrix servers

You can ask questions related to Matrix over the #kde-matrix-support:kde.org room. If you need help with the IRC integration in Matrix, see the Matrix/IRC Help page.

Space home

If your Matrix client supports browsing spaces (like Element) then you can join the KDE Community Matrix space home. Here you can see and search the list of Matrix rooms and spaces from the KDE Community.

Rooms

Here is a list of rooms maintained by the KDE Matrix Team or KDE-adjacent rooms.

You can use https://go.kde.org/matrix/ to create easy-to-use invite links (like these ↓) to :kde.org rooms.

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 Eco Join the KDE Eco discussions about sustainability and efficiency in software design.
KDE Documentation Discuss and improve KDE's Documentation
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.

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 Bugsquad The main room for bug reporters, testers and triagers.
Packaging KDE Flatpaks To assist in packaging KDE apps as flatpaks.
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.
GCompris Educational software for children.
Kasts Podcasts application for desktop and mobile.
KDE Connect Connects all your devices.
KDE Partition Manager KDE Partition Manager and KPMcore.
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.
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

Name
Akademy Attendees (Akademy Space)
KDE Energy Efficiency (KDE Eco)
KDE e.V. Fundraising Working Group
KDE Accessibility
KDE Goal: It's all about the apps
KDE EDU
KDE Mentorship Programs
KDE is Privacy
KDE Quality
KDE Season of Code
KDE Season of Docs
KDE Women
KDE Is Inclusive

Global Communities

See Global Communities for a list of communication channels, including Matrix, by community and language.

Reporting spam/trolls

If you happen to encounter a spammer or troll in any of our groups, please report them:

  • To report a message, if you are a user from kde.org, use the Report button.
  • To report a message, if you aren't a user from kde.org, ping one of our contributors.
  • To report a user, contact the instance of the reported user. For example, for matrix.org, send an email to [email protected].

See also

Mailing list (information)

External links

Mailing lists

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