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Matrix homeserver for federated chat, rooms, bridges, and end-to-end encrypted messaging.

2 GB RAM Docker Active Apache-2.0

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Pros

Mature Matrix homeserver with federation support
Works with Element and other Matrix clients
Strong option for open federated team/community chat

Cons

Federation, media, and retention can be operationally heavy
PostgreSQL and reverse proxy setup are strongly recommended
Abuse and moderation controls matter on public servers

Tags

matrix chat federation messaging e2ee

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