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The #Fedora Project uses @matrix for our instant messaging needs (with IRC bridges also).

While the default experience is with #Element, there are several other neat Matrix clients you can use.

#Fractal, @neochat, and #Nheko are some great options to check out!

Then you can check out Fedora's Matrix room as well: https://matrix.to/#/#fedora:fedoraproject.org

Element (desktop, mobile and web) Built with Electron, it's the flagship Matrix client, where most of the features are first tested and implemented, with some big ones like video rooms and message threads still being in beta, but soon to come to stable releases as well.

Fractal (desktop only) Now built on Rust and GTK+libadwaita, it's the go-to for integrating with the GNOME desktop environment.

NeoChat (desktop and mobile) Built on Qt+Kirigami, it's the go-to for integrating with the KDE desktop environment.

Nheko (desktop only) Built on Qt, it looks and feels like a more feature-packed version of NeoChat.

Like 9 Jan 2023 at 17:42 | Open on fosstodon.org

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Here's two more @matrix clients for you!

@cinnyapp, for folks who like Discord's look and feel

#gomuks, for folks who go nuts for the terminal

What's your favorite #Matrix client?

Cinny (desktop and web) Built on Electron, it creates a client that looks similar to the proprietary competitors while still having its own style.

gomuks (desktop only) Built with Go, it's a Matrix client for those that never want to leave the terminal. Why use a GUI, right?

9 Jan 2023 at 17:49 | Open on fosstodon.org

Akseli :quake_verified:

@fedora Neochat but I may be biased :)

9 Jan 2023 at 18:00 | Open on tilde.zone

Alexandra

@fedora @matrix @cinnyapp I have tried cinny 8 times, and each time i had encryption problem after some time and/or loading problem on some chat.

I don't think the problem is them but the matrix protocol hitself who have today too many problem to be properly used.

9 Jan 2023 at 18:04 | Open on geekdom.social

GamePlayer :blobcatdunno:

@fedora Element & Cinny.

9 Jan 2023 at 18:08 | Open on fosstodon.org

Blort™ 🐀Ⓥ🥋☣️

@fedora
#Element, however I seriously wish it's #UI didn't treat 1 on 1 chats as a "room" (eg. configuration messages about "X joined the room", "Y configured the room", "Z left the room" etc). All the unnecessary extra messages made new people I introduced confused and uncomfortable.

It seems like #Schildichat might be more friendly, however I'm not sure if they have #android and #iOS apps and the bus factor seems kind of low.

Should probably go to #FluffyChat.

@matrix @cinnyapp @aks

It seems like #Schildichat might be more friendly, however I'm not sure if they have #android and #iOS apps and the bus factor seems kind of low.

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9 Jan 2023 at 18:41 | Open on social.tchncs.de

Ren 🐧

@fedora @matrix @cinnyapp Cinny is actually what I use on my PC, but I really haven't been happy with any Android clients. Schidichat works fine enough but I'm not crazy about it

9 Jan 2023 at 20:16 | Open on vt.social

Tor.sh :fedora: :silverblue:

@fedora I'm quite fond of Fractal overall however I'm unable to use Nightly since it has some trouble staying open right now. But someday! On desktop then I use Element flatpak and on mobile I use Fluffychat also from flatpak