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KDE is officially using Matrix for collaboration within the community.
KDE is officially using [https://www.matrix.org 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).


{{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.}}
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.


[https://www.matrix.org Matrix] is an open protocol and network for decentralized communication, backed by an open standard and open source reference implementations for servers, clients, client SDKs, bridges, bots and more. It provides all the features you would expect from a modern chat system: infinite scrollback, file transfer, typing notifications, read receipts, presence, search, push notifications, stickers, VoIP calling and conferencing, etc. It even provides end-to-end encryption for when you want some privacy.
== Getting Started ==
 
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.


== General Concepts ==
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.


Matrix is a federated network, meaning anyone can host their own Matrix server (that is, a homeserver) and have it communicate with other Matrix servers. To register an account, you first need to find a suitable homeserver. The [https://app.element.io/#/welcome matrix.org homeserver] is the most popular one, and KDE provides its own homeserver too, [https://webchat.kde.org/#/welcome kde.org].  
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 do not need to create an account in the same homeserver a room is in to access it, e.g. creating an account on matrix.org doesn't stop you from visiting rooms in kde.org.
You can pick a homeserver from this [https://joinmatrix.org/servers/ list of public homeservers], or you can register directly on the [https://app.element.io/#/register official matrix.org homeserver].


{{Note|The KDE homeserver is temporarily closed for registration. You may register on [https://app.element.io/#/welcome matrix.org] or search for another homeserver; you can check the [https://joinmatrix.org/ public list of Matrix homeservers].}}
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.


When you first create your account, you will be asked to provide a username. That username is then used to assign you a full address, which typically looks like this:
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
:@johndoe:matrix.org


The text that comes immediately after the @ is your user, in this case, johndoe. The text that comes immediately after the : is the homeserver, 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].
 
Rooms follow a similar notation, but with <nowiki>#</nowiki>:
 
:<nowiki>#someroom:kde.org</nowiki>
 
Matrix also has the concept of [https://matrix.org/docs/chat_basics/public-rooms/#spaces Spaces]. They work as a sort of aggregation of rooms, all under the same space, hence the name. By joining the [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-community:kde.org #kde-community:kde.org Space], you will find the whole list of KDE rooms available to you directly from the main screen in your Matrix client (if the client supports it), and you'll be free to join the rooms you want to check out. This makes for a very easy way to discover and manage your list of rooms, especially if you are on a different homeserver!
 
== Clients ==
You can chat using your web browser by visiting [https://webchat.kde.org KDE's webchat] or the [https://app.element.io/#/welcome Matrix webchat].
Alternatively you can use a desktop or mobile client to log in to your account. [https://matrix.org/ecosystem/clients/ Check out a list of clients for your desktop or mobile devices].


KDE also features its own native Matrix client, [https://apps.kde.org/neochat/ NeoChat].
== Support for KDE Matrix servers ==


== Registering ==
You can ask questions related to Matrix over the [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-matrix-support:kde.org #kde-matrix-support] room. If you need help with the IRC integration in Matrix, see the [[Matrix/IRC Help]] page.
 
To register, use any of the element clients. Some other clients also support account registration; NeoChat does not yet support it. Do note that you currently cannot create accounts for the kde.org homeserver.


== Rooms ==
== Rooms ==
To start with a list of popular and common matrix rooms, you'll be interested in the [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-community:kde.org KDE Matrix Space]!


The following is a collection of active rooms where KDE development and other activities happen. Some rooms are more active than others and you're welcome to browse through them. We add new rooms as they are formed.
Here is a list of rooms maintained by the KDE Matrix Team or KDE-adjacent rooms. 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.


==== General channels ====
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 Community] || Share your experience with KDE!
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde:kde.org KDE] || Share your experience with KDE! The KDE user support Matrix room.
|}
|}


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


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


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


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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-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 ===
 


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|[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:


* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#akonadi:kde.org Akonadi] — The personal information management framework.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#amarok:libera.chat Amarok] — A classic music player.
!Name !! Description
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-artikulate:kde.org Artikulate] — Train your pronunciation!
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#basket:kde.org Basket] — For discussing the multi-purpose note-taking application.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#akonadi:kde.org Akonadi] || The personal information management framework.
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#calligra:libera.chat 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/#/#amarok:libera.chat Amarok] || A classic music player.
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#plasma-discover:kde.org Discover] — KDE software centre.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#gcompris:kde.org GCompris] — Educational software for children.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-artikulate:kde.org Artikulate] || Train your pronunciation!
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kdeconnect:kde.org KDE Connect] — Connects all your devices.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#partitionmanager:kde.org KDE Partition Manager] — KDE Partition Manager and KPMcore.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#basket:kde.org Basket] || For discussing the multi-purpose note-taking application.
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kexi:libera.chat KEXI] — Manage your databases.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kmymoney:libera.chat KMyMoney] — Manage your finances.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/!CVVMLsSKrfMEEDpqpX:kde.org Calligra] || Previously known as the KOffice Suite.
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kphotoalbum:kde.org KPhotoAlbum] — Manage your photo collection.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kstars:kde.org KStars] — View constellations from your computer.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#cantor:kde.org Cantor] || Frontend for mathematical software.
* [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/#/#plasma-discover:kde.org Discover] || KDE software centre.
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kdenlive:kde.org Kdenlive] — The room where we discuss KDE's professional video editor.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-kirogi:kde.org Kirogi] — Control drones.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-fm:matrix.org Dolphin] || A file manager and KIO related subjects.
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kontact:kde.org Kontact] — The Akonadi-based PIM suite.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#konversation:matrix.org Konversation] — A user-friendly IRC client.
|[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/#/#latte-dock:kde.org Latte Dock] — A dock for the masses.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#marble:libera.chat Marble] — The map/globe viewer with OpenStreetMap integration.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#gcompris:kde.org GCompris] || Educational software for children.
* [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/#/#kdeconnect:kde.org KDE Connect] || Connects all your devices.
* [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/#/#partitionmanager:kde.org KDE Partition Manager] || KDE Partition Manager and KPMcore.
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-fm:matrix.org Dolphin (and KIO dolphin-plugins)] — A file manager and KIO related subjects.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kexi:libera.chat KEXI] || Manage your databases.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kmymoney:libera.chat KMyMoney] || Manage your finances.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kphotoalbum:kde.org KPhotoAlbum] || Manage your photo collection.
|-
|[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/#/#kdenlive:kde.org Kdenlive] || The room where we discuss KDE's professional video editor.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-kirogi:kde.org Kirogi] || Control drones.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kontact:kde.org Kontact] || The Akonadi-based PIM suite.
|-
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#konversation:matrix.org Konversation] || A user-friendly IRC client.
|-
|[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/#/#okular:kde.org Okular] || The most powerful open-source PDF reader.
|-
|[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.
|}


==== Events and goals ====
=== Events/Goals ===


* [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
* [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/#/#akademy:kde.org Akademy]
* [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/#/#energy-efficiency:kde.org KDE Energy Efficiency (KDE Eco)]
* [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/#/#kde-ev-fundraising:kde.org KDE e.V. Fundraising Working Group]
* [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-accessibility:kde.org KDE Accessibility]
* [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)]
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-all-about-apps:kde.org KDE Goal: It's all about the apps]
 
|-
==== Local communities ====
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-edu:kde.org KDE EDU]
 
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde_ru:kde.org KDE Russia] — The local Russia KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-mentorship:kde.org KDE Mentorship Programs]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-brasil:kde.org KDE Brazil] — The local Brazil KDE community.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kdebrasil-traducao:kde.org KDE Brazil l10n] — Brazilian KDE localization.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-is-privacy:kde.org KDE is Privacy]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#jp:kde.org KDE Japan] — The local Japan KDE community.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-nl:matrix.org KDE Netherlands] — The local Netherlands KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-quality:kde.org KDE Quality]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-be:matrix.org KDE Belgium] — The local Belgium KDE community.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-ir:matrix.org KDE Iran] — The local Iran KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-soc:kde.org KDE Season of Code]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-pt:matrix.org KDE Portugal] — The local Portugal KDE community.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-china:matrix.org KDE China] — The local China KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-sod:kde.org KDE Season of Docs]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-italia:matrix.org KDE Italia] — The local Italy KDE community.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-de:matrix.org KDE Germany] — The local Germany KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-women:kde.org KDE Women]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kde-el:kde.org KDE Greece] — The local Greece KDE community.
|-
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kde-ar:matrix.org KDE Argentina] — The local Argentina KDE community.
|[https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#kdeisinclusive:kde.org KDE Is Inclusive]
* [https://go.kde.org/matrix/#/#freenode_#kdehispano:matrix.org KDE Spain] — The local Spain KDE community.
|}
* [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/#/#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.
 
== How to Add Your Existing IRC Channel as Room ==
 
{{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.}}
 
* /join  #_freenode_#YOUR_CHANNEL:kde.org
* 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
* Leave room again
* Join via local alias e.g. /join #YOUR_CHANNEL
* 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:
 
<pre>
!cmd AWAY <away_message>
</pre>
 
for example:


<pre>
=== Global Communities ===
!cmd AWAY Sleeping
</pre>


To remove the away status just use:
See [[Global_Communities|Global Communities]] for a list of communication channels, including Matrix, by community and language.


<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]

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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 can pick a homeserver from this list of public homeservers, or you can register directly on the official matrix.org homeserver.

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 room. If you need help with the IRC integration in Matrix, see the Matrix/IRC Help page.

Rooms

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

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 Share your experience with KDE! The KDE user support Matrix room.

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/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 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 centre.
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.
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.
LabPlot Data Visualization and Analysis
Marble The map/globe viewer with OpenStreetMap integration.
Okular The most powerful open-source PDF reader.
Subtitle Composer The configurable subtitle editor/translator.
Yakuake A fancy drop-down terminal.

Events/Goals

Name
Akademy
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.

See also

Mailing list (information)

External links

Mailing lists

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