Element (instant messenger)

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element

Element textlogo.svg
Contact list and chat window
Screenshot of contact list and chat window
Basic data

developer New Vecor
Current  version 1.7.3
( August 5, 2020 )
operating system Linux , Android , Microsoft Windows , macOS , iOS
programming language Java , JavaScript , Objective-C
License Apache license, version 2.0
element.io

Element (previously Riot.im ) is a cross-platform free software for chat , IP telephony and video telephony via the matrix protocols . The client allows the user to choose a server to connect to. It is under the Apache license .

In addition, Element supports end-to-end encryption , groups, channels and file sharing between users. Element is primarily developed by New Vector Limited (under the name "Element"), which is also involved in the development of the matrix protocol itself.

features

Element is known for the ability to bridge other communications over Matrix such as IRC , Slack , Telegram, and others. Since it is possible to host the client and the chat server behind it yourself, Element is often recommended by data protection experts.

Further features are:

  • Video chat and telephony using WebRTC
  • Read receipt for sent messages
  • Permalink on news
  • Search function
  • End-to-end encryption using Olm (a library from Matrix)

history

On July 15, 2020, Riot (the messenger), New Vector (the company) and Modular ( web hosting for Matrix servers) were renamed "Element".

public perception

As a reference implementation of the Matrix protocol, Element is recommended as an entry-level client for new Matrix users, including by the project itself. In the media, the app is also seen as an alternative to Slack , but also to other instant messaging clients. Element is popular in the open source and free software scene. It is also recommended there because of the decentralized nature of the protocol. The app has been downloaded over 100,000 times from the Google Play Store and also from other platforms, including F-Droid .

According to the Federal Government's response to a written request in the Bundestag , the German Armed Forces are currently planning to use elements under the “BwMessenger” project as an official secure communication client and to make any changes freely available.

Web links

Commons : Riot.im  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ riot.im . (accessed November 17, 2018).
  2. ↑ Release 1.7.3 . August 5, 2020 (accessed August 7, 2020).
  3. ↑ a b c riot.im . (accessed November 4, 2018).
  4. ↑ f-droid.org . (accessed November 4, 2018).
  5. ↑ play.google.com . (accessed November 4, 2018).
  6. ↑ itunes.apple.com . (accessed November 4, 2018).
  7. ^ The riot-im Open Source Project on Open Hub: Languages ​​Page . In: Open Hub . (accessed on September 20, 2018).
  8. ↑ a b The riot. In the Open Source Project on Open Hub: Languages ​​Page . In: Open Hub . (accessed on November 21, 2018).
  9. ↑ github.com . (accessed November 4, 2018).
  10. ↑ a b Riot: A Distributed Way of Having IRC and VOIP Client and Home Server | It's FOSS . In: It's FOSS . April 18, 2018 ( itsfoss.com [accessed November 4, 2018]).
  11. ↑ Riot.im - Free Software Directory. Accessed November 4, 2018 .
  12. ↑ a b Riot wants to be like Slack, but with the flexibility of an underlying open source platform . In: TechCrunch . ( techcrunch.com [accessed November 4, 2018]).
  13. ^ Peng Zhong: Riot - Projects - PRISM Break. Accessed November 4, 2018 .
  14. ↑ Amandine Le Pape: Welcome to Element! July 15, 2020, accessed on July 15, 2020 .
  15. ↑ Try Matrix Now! | Matrix.org. Retrieved November 4, 2018 (American English).
  16. ↑ Sean Tilley: Riot, a Decentralized Slack-like Messenger (Powered by Matrix). In: Medium. April 26, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2018 .
  17. ↑ Open source and encrypted: that's behind the Slack rival Riot . In: t3n News . ( t3n.de [accessed November 4, 2018]).
  18. ^ Yet another messaging platform: Why Riot? | Security, Insights, and Results for your Drupal or WordPress Website. Accessed November 4, 2018 .
  19. ↑ Real-time communication tried out: Welcome to the Matrix - Golem.de . ( golem.de [accessed November 4, 2018]).
  20. ↑ Messaging and Open Source - A Brief Look at Riot.IM (guest post) - DeathMetalMods. Retrieved on November 4, 2018 (German).
  21. ↑ Riot.im - open team collaboration - Apps on Google Play. Retrieved November 4, 2018 .
  22. ↑ Printed matter 19/16190 - Written questions with the answers received from the federal government in the week of December 16, 2019 . S. 63–64 ( bundestag.de [PDF; accessed on May 12, 2020]).
  23. ↑ Bundeswehr will use Matrix as a messenger in the future . ( heise.de [accessed on May 12, 2020]).
  24. ↑ Printed matter 19/17044 - Written questions with the answers received from the federal government in the week of February 3, 2020 . S. 57 ( bundestag.de [PDF; accessed on May 12, 2020]).