diff --git a/community-chat-platform.rst b/community-chat-platform.rst index d962193e6ac20017d333d709ca35c1ad7252b78c..28f0094b474522301f8d2e1753da8dda40fabe2e 100644 --- a/community-chat-platform.rst +++ b/community-chat-platform.rst @@ -13,38 +13,23 @@ Community Chat Platform Overview ******** -The |main_project_name| project has a friendly community providing an open platform for -discussions. `The |main_project_name| Mattermost instance <https://chat.booting.oniroproject.org>`_ is used -as the primary communication tool by project members, contributors, and the -community. +The |main_project_name| project primarily uses a chatroom for community discussions, everyone is welcome! +If you are looking for help or interested in contributing to the project, feel free to interact with maintainers, contributors and other community members. -Authentication -************** +Project's chatroom is hosted in `Libera IRC Network <https://libera.chat/>`_. which is reachable using `IRC protocol <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat>`_. +IRC Channel #oniroproject can be joined using any IRC client by connecting to this address: -To access the `|main_project_name| Mattermost instance <https://chat.booting.oniroproject.org>`_, one will -need an account on the project's GitLab instance. The chat platform will handle -the authentication through GitLab, redirecting the user accordingly. New -account registration can be handled through this authentication process as well -by using the ``Register now`` link in GitLab. +- `<irc://libera.chat/#oniroproject>`_. -* Go to `<https://chat.booting.oniroproject.org>` -* Login request will redirect you to `<https://booting.oniroproject.org>` - * Login using an existing account - * Create a new account following ``Register now`` link -* The system will redirect you back to `<https://chat.booting.oniroproject.org>` +Alternatively for user's convenience third party services can also be used from web (terms of service apply): -Chat Channels -************* +- <https://web.libera.chat/#oniroproject> +- <https://web.libera.chat/gamja/#oniroproject> +- <https://kiwiirc.com/client/irc.libera.chat/#oniroproject> -The `|main_project_name| Mattermost instance <https://chat.booting.oniroproject.org>`_ is organised in -channels. The main one is the `Town Square <https://chat.booting.oniroproject.org/ostc/channels/town-square>`_ -and provides a default place for communication. +The user might prefer to install an IRC client to connect to #oniroproject channel, like: -To join/explore other a public channel, do the following: +- `HexChat <http://hexchat.github.io/>`_ (Native IRC client for Linux, Windows) -#. Select the **+** symbol at the top of the sidebar. -#. Select **Browse Channels** and search through the list of Public channels. -#. Select **Join** to join a specific communication channel. - -For more details on using our chat platform powered by Mattermost, check out the -`Mattermost User’s Guide <https://docs.mattermost.com/guides/messaging.html>`_. + +More details are explained on `the Libera website <https://libera.chat/guides/connect>`_.