Element
brew install --cask element
v1.12.21
Open-source Matrix chat client for encrypted messaging and team collaboration.
Why you might care
Element is the most popular Matrix client with strong encryption, thread support, and works with any Matrix homeserver. Choose this if you want decentralized chat with more privacy and control than Slack or Teams, or need to self-host your communication infrastructure.
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30-day installs · #500
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90-day · #480
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365-day · #450
Links
- https://element.io/get-started
- Brew formula source: Casks/e/element.rb
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