---
title: Matrix Synapse
description: Matrix is the open standard for secure and interoperable real-time communications. Synapse is an open source Matrix homeserver implementation, written and maintained by Element.
hero:
  tagline: Matrix is the open standard for secure and interoperable real-time communications. Synapse is an open source Matrix homeserver implementation, written and maintained by Element.
  image:
    file: https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/selfhst/icons@main/webp/matrix.webp
  actions:
    - text: Source
      link: https://github.com/element-hq/synapse
      icon: right-arrow
    - text: Deployment Chart
      link: https://gitea.alexlebens.dev/alexlebens/infrastructure/src/branch/main/clusters/cl01tl/helm/matrix-synapse
      icon: right-arrow
---

import { Aside } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';

<Aside>This app has public facing endpoint, at [matrix.alexlebens.dev](https://matrix.alexlebens.dev)</Aside>

# Purpose

Secure and encrypted chat service.

# Notes

Very difficult to maintain, especially with encryption.

Used mostly for bridging Discord and WhatsApp.
