Gitter

Gitter is a chat and networking platform offered by New Vector Ltd. According to the vendor, Gitter helps manage, grow, and connect communities through messaging, content, and discovery. It is designed to be suitable for companies of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. The platform caters to professionals and industries in software development, open source communities, project management, tech startups, and online education.

Key Features

Simple to start: According to the vendor, users can quickly sign in to Gitter using their GitHub, GitLab, or Twitter accounts, providing hassle-free access to the platform.

Markdown and LaTeX: Gitter supports Markdown and LaTeX formatting, allowing users to format their messages with headings, lists, code snippets, and mathematical equations using familiar syntax from developer tools.

Matrix native: Gitter is built on Matrix, an open network for secure and decentralized communication. According to the vendor, this ensures reliable chat functionality and content that lasts. Users can access Gitter through their preferred Matrix client.

Available however you want to access Gitter: Gitter can be accessed through the web app on all modern browsers. Additionally, users have the flexibility to choose from a variety of Matrix clients, such as Element, for desktop and native apps on Android and iOS.

Internals you'll want to see: Gitter's internals are built using JSON, providing users with the flexibility to access and manipulate the data. According to the vendor, this enables customization and integration into existing workflows and systems.

Built on Matrix: Gitter leverages the robustness and security of the Matrix infrastructure, an open network for secure and decentralized communication.

Trusted by: Gitter is trusted by professionals and communities across various industries. According to the vendor, it has been successfully used by organizations like Deeplearning4j, Freezing Moon, BigchainDB, Minio, Marionette.js, and LXJS Conference.

Get Gitter: Users can access Gitter through the web app, available on all modern browsers. Additionally, a variety of Matrix clients are available, with Element being recommended for desktop and mobile apps.