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Ement.elgomuks
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.

 Free

Free and open source under the AGPL.

Windows, macOS, Linux Android, Web, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Matrix chat without leaving Emacs
  • Uses Emacs buffers and keybindings
  • Backend can run as a bouncer-style server
  • Mature web frontend with desktop and Android wrappers
  • Requires GNU Emacs and some familiarity with it
  • Text-focused, with no standalone interface
  • Terminal frontend is experimental with few features
  • Needs a Matrix account on a homeserver
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: AGPL-3.0
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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