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.
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Rooms
General
Plasma
| Name |
Description
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| Plasma Desktop |
Find out more about KDE's desktop environment here.
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| Plasma Mobile |
Plasma Mobile developers, users and other interested people.
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System/Frameworks
| Name |
Description
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| Kirigami |
QML based Convergent User Interface framework.
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| KWin |
KWin development channel.
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| KDE Android |
KDE software on Android.
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| Maui Project |
A free and modular front-end framework for developing user experiences.
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| KDE Mac |
KDE software on macOS,.
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| KDE Windows |
KDE software on Windows.
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Distributions
Development/Contributors
| Name |
Description
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| KDE Development |
KDE developers discuss technical stuff here.
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| KDE Visual Design Group |
Visual designers and Graphic artists discuss the look and feel of KDE software here.
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| KDE Promo |
The people from the work group that does promotion and communication with the outside world hang out here.
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| KDE Multimedia |
KDE Multimedia developers.
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| KDE www |
Managing websites and displaying the best the KDE Community has to offer.
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| KDE Games |
For the suite of KDE games.
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| Localization |
The main localization team for all your translation needs.
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| KDE Bugsquad |
The main room for bug reporters, testers and triagers.
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| Packaging KDE Flatpaks |
To assist in packaging KDE apps as flatpaks.
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Applications
Here is a list of individual applications that have their own Matrix rooms:
| Name |
Description
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| Akonadi |
The personal information management framework.
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| Amarok |
A classic music player.
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| Artikulate |
Train your pronunciation!
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| Basket |
For discussing the multi-purpose note-taking application.
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| Calligra |
Previously known as the KOffice Suite.
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| Cantor |
Frontend for mathematical software.
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| Discover |
KDE software centre.
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| GCompris |
Educational software for children.
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| KDE Connect |
Connects all your devices.
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| KDE Partition Manager |
KDE Partition Manager and KPMcore.
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| KEXI |
Manage your databases.
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| KMyMoney |
Manage your finances.
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| KPhotoAlbum |
Manage your photo collection.
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| KStars |
View constellations from your computer.
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| Kalendar |
A calendar application using Akonadi to sync with external services.
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| Kate |
The advanced plain text editor.
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| Kdenlive |
The room where we discuss KDE's professional video editor.
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| Kirogi |
Control drones.
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| Kontact |
The Akonadi-based PIM suite.
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| Konversation |
A user-friendly IRC client.
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| Latte Dock |
A dock for the masses.
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| Marble |
The map/globe viewer with OpenStreetMap integration.
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| Okular |
The most powerful open-source PDF reader.
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| Partition Manager |
The official KDE partition manager.
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| Subtitle Composer |
The configurable subtitle editor/translator.
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| Yakuake |
A fancy drop-down terminal.
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| Dolphin |
A file manager and KIO related subjects.
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Events/Goals
Local Communities
Other Questions
You can ask questions related to Matrix over the #kde-matrix-support room. If you need help with the IRC integration in Matrix, see the Matrix/IRC Help page.
