Matrix has audio and video chat
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realcaseyrollins 1 year ago
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What if you ran a computing-based Lemmy instance? That would be nice!
Others have suggested Matrix. Matrix is indeed nice. However, it doesn't feel quite like Discord, due to a lack of audio and video calling features. I think Rocket Chat might be the closest thing to what you're looking for.
masterofballs@wolfballs.com 1 year ago
realcaseyrollins 1 year ago
Isn't that through Jitsi tho? From what I've heard it can be pretty janky, I'd never recommend using that.
masterofballs@wolfballs.com 1 year ago
Jitsi ? Its supported in element. I think video chat is new.
Spotted_Lady@wolfballs.com 1 year ago
I am not one for self-hosting or setting up servers.
Yes, I tried Element as a front end to Matrix. You can do voice and video calls from there (at the top of the screen, though probably not as part of a community, but who knows, you can likely invite folks into it). You can choose a black screen like I have in there. You can also send files, but it is in a different place.