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KDE is officially using
Matrix
for real-time 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: message history, uploading files, typing notifications, read receipts, and more!
Some KDE rooms are also bridged to
IRC
, for those who prefer it. This means IRC and Matrix users can communicate in the same rooms, or even start direct messages between each other.
Getting Started
Matrix is a decentralised protocol like email, you need to have an account provider to start using it! We highly recommend reading the
"Try Matrix" page
created by the Matrix Foundation first, which has a walk-through of how to start chatting. Below you'll find information specific to our community.
You'll notice that users and rooms are registered on the
kde.org
homeserver, but
our registrations are closed
. Like e-mail, you can register on any Matrix homeserver and you will be able to talk to us! We recommend
matrix.org
, and the guide we linked does as well. There is also this
list of public homeservers
, but we don't endorse any of them specifically and your experience may vary.
The guides we linked to will walk you through how to use Element Web, but you have a lot of
Matrix clients to choose from
. KDE has our own Matrix client called
NeoChat
Support
For questions about how to use any of the Element clients, they have comprehensive
help documentation online
. Some information can also be generally applicable to other Matrix clients.
If you need answers about KDE-hosted rooms or need human support, ask us in the
#kde-matrix-support:kde.org
room.
If you need help with the IRC integration in Matrix, see the
IRC Help
page.
Reporting spam/trolls
If you are unfortunate enough to happen upon a spammer or troll in any of our groups, please report them:
To report a message, use
the Report button in your client
. This will inform your homeserver's moderation team of the abusive message.
To report a user or room, contact the instance that it originates from. For example, if the user handle contains
matrix.org
, send an email to
[email protected]
Remember that trolls and spammers thrive on attention and reactions, even negative ones! Indeed that is what they are looking for.
We recommend not trying to convince, argue or even deride the trouble-maker. It may not even be a human. Report, block or silence them, move on with your day and continue to enjoy interacting with the real humans of our community.
Rooms
Here is a list of rooms maintained by the KDE Matrix Team or KDE-adjacent rooms.
Community Space
If your Matrix client supports browsing spaces (like Element) then you can join the
KDE Community Matrix Space
. It will display the same list of rooms as you see below, but easily accessible inside of your client.
Creating Rooms
If you want to create a room meant to be a part of the KDE community (for example, a room for an incubating KDE application) then ask in the
KDE Homeserver Support
or
KDE Sysadmin Discussion
rooms first. There are specific steps needed to ensure our moderation tools function correctly.
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 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.
KDE Craft
KDE tool for building and packaging for Windows, Android, OSX
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 Documentation
Discuss and improve KDE's Documentation
KDE Bugsquad
The main room for bug reporters, testers and triagers.
Packaging KDE Flatpaks
To assist in packaging KDE apps as flatpaks.
Packaging KDE Snaps
To assist in packaging KDE apps as snaps.
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.
Drawy
Your handy, infinite, brainstorming tool!
Elisa
Simple music player aiming to provide a nice experience for its users.
Falkon
QtWebEngine based web-browser
GCompris
Educational software for children.
Ininerary
Digital travel assistant
Kasts
Podcasts application for desktop and mobile.
KDE Connect
Connects all your devices.
KEXI
Manage your databases.
KMyMoney
Manage your finances.
Konsole
Terminal emulator by KDE.
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.
KDevelop
Feature-Packed Integrated Development
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.
Merkuro
A suite designed to make handling your emails, calendars, contacts, and tasks simple.
Marknote
A simple markdown note management app
Minuet
A music education 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.
Environment.
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 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 Docs
KDE Women
KDE Is Inclusive
Global Communities
See
Global Communities
for a list of communication channels, including Matrix, by community and language.
Tip
Use
to create easy-to-use invite links to rooms.
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