Element

How to Use:

• Visit the hosted copy of Element at https://app.element.io. This provides an easy way to test Element without any setup.

• For greater control and customization options, consider hosting your own instance of Element. Follow the instructions provided in the "Installing Element Web" section of the documentation.
• Ensure you adhere to security best practices, especially regarding domain separation to mitigate XSS vulnerabilities.

• If you prefer a desktop application, Element can be installed and run as a desktop app. Refer to the "Running as a Desktop App" section for instructions.
• You can either download a pre-built version or build it yourself following the provided instructions.

• For developers or those who want to customize Element further, building from source is an option.
• Ensure you have Node.js installed and use Yarn for managing dependencies.
• Clone the Element repository from GitHub and navigate to the element-web directory.
• Install prerequisites and configure the app by copying the sample configuration file.
• Depending on your platform, use yarn dist or yarn build to build Element. Follow platform-specific instructions for deployment.

• Before contributing to Element, set up a development environment following the provided guidelines.
• This involves cloning and building the matrix-js-sdk and matrix-react-sdk repositories, then configuring and building Element itself.
• Ensure you read the developer guide and familiarize yourself with the codebase and contribution guidelines.

• Element includes application-level tests that can be run with Jest and JSDOM. Execute yarn test to run these tests.
• For end-to-end tests, refer to the matrix-react-sdk documentation.
• Triaging issues is an essential part of contributing to Element. Follow the provided triage process and use issue labels effectively.

• Element offers various features like labs features, translations, and developer guides.
• Explore the provided resources and documentation to understand and utilize Element's capabilities fully.

• If you encounter any issues or have questions, engage with the Element community for support.
• Join relevant Matrix rooms or forums to connect with other users and developers, share experiences, and contribute to the project's growth and improvement.