Matrix
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. We have our own instance of Element Web hosted at webchat.kde.org.
| Tip |
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| If your Matrix client supports browsing spaces (like Element) then you can join the KDE Matrix Space which lets you join it's rooms easily. |
General channels
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| KDE New Contributors | Ask questions about contributing to KDE. |
| KDE Community | Share your experience with KDE! |
Plasma
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Plasma Desktop | Find out more about KDE's desktop environment here. |
| Plasma Mobile | Plasma Mobile developers, users and other interested people. |
System applications, frameworks and other operating systems
| 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. |
Distribution-centered KDE rooms
| 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 neon | KDE Neon development. |
| KDE neon (Offtopic Room) | 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 | Off-topic Ubuntu Studio chat. |
For (potential) 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. |
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 centre. |
| GCompris | Educational software for children. |
| 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. |
| Kalendar | A calendar application using Akonadi to sync with external services. |
| 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. |
| Latte Dock | A dock for the masses. |
| Marble | The map/globe viewer with OpenStreetMap integration. |
| Okular | The most powerful open-source PDF reader. |
| Partition Manager | The official KDE partition manager. |
| Subtitle Composer | The configurable subtitle editor/translator. |
| Yakuake | A fancy drop-down terminal. |
| Dolphin | A file manager and KIO related subjects. |
Events and goals
Local communities
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| KDE Russia | The local Russia KDE community. |
| KDE Brazil | The local Brazil KDE community. |
| KDE Brazil l10n | Brazilian KDE localization. |
| KDE Japan | The local Japan KDE community. |
| KDE Netherlands | The local Netherlands KDE community. |
| KDE Belgium | The local Belgium KDE community. |
| KDE Iran | The local Iran KDE community. |
| KDE Portugal | The local Portugal KDE community. |
| KDE China | The local China KDE community. |
| KDE Italia | The local Italy KDE community. |
| KDE Germany | The local Germany KDE community. |
| KDE Greece | The local Greece KDE community. |
| KDE Argentina | The local Argentina KDE community. |
| KDE Spain | The local Spain KDE community. |
| KDE for spanish-speaking users | The Spanish-speaking KDE community. |
| KDE Latin America | The local Latin America KDE community. |
| KDE France | The local France KDE community. |
| KDE francophone | The French-speaking KDE community. |
Other questions
Check out the FAQ maintained upstream.
If you need help with the IRC integration in Matrix, see the [Matrix/IRC Help IRC Help] page.
You can also ask questions related to Matrix over the #kde-matrix-support room.