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Matrix is a whole ecosystem of matrix-enabled clients, servers, gateways, application services, bots, etc.
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The easiest way to get started is to pick a client that appeals and join #matrix:matrix.org:
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      <a href='./client/weechat.html' class='font18 bold'>
        Weechat/Matrix
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      If you like command line clients, try the Weechat plugin.<br /><br />
      <a href='./client/weechat.html'>
        <img src='https://matrix.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Screen-Shot-2015-08-07-at-13.31.29-300x209.png' class='featured_screenshot'>
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      <a href='./client/vector.html' class='font18 bold'>
        Vector
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      If you like glossy (but beta) web clients, try Vector.<br /><br />
      <a href='./client/vector.html'>
        <img src='https://matrix.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/vector030216-300x204.png' class='featured_screenshot'>
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        Vector iOS
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      You can also access Matrix on your iOS phone via Vector iOS.<br /><br />
      <a href='./client/vector-android.html'>
        <img src='/docs/projects/images/vector-iOS-featured.png' class='featured_screenshot'>
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      <a href='./client/matrix-console-android.html' class='font18 bold'>
        Vector Android
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      Vector is also available on Android devices!<br /><br />
      <a href='./client/matrix-console-android.html'>
        <img src='/docs/projects/images/vector-android-featured.png' class='featured_screenshot'>
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This page aims to collect all known Matrix projects - if you want to add a new one (or update an existing one), you can submit a PR to the [matrix-doc](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc) project on github - the existing projects can be found [here](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/tree/master/supporting-docs/projects) - or just let us know in the #matrix:matrix.org room.

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Projects using Matrix:
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Clients
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Servers
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Application Services
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Client SDKs
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Other
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