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Community

Join the MATE Desktop community! We’re a friendly group of users and developers who share a passion for the traditional desktop experience.

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Matrix

Join us on Matrix at #mate-desktop-environment:matrix.org.

Recommended clients

  • Element — full-featured client available as a Flatpak, AppImage, or native package. Install via Flathub: flatpak install flathub io.element.Element
  • Fractal — lightweight GNOME client, fits naturally on the MATE desktop. Install via Flathub: flatpak install flathub org.gnome.Fractal

Forums

Many distributions have dedicated MATE support forums:

Events

Linux Events

The MATE team participates in various Linux conferences and events. Check our blog for announcements.

Code of Conduct

The MATE community is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. We expect all community members to:

  • Be respectful and considerate
  • Be patient with newcomers
  • Focus on constructive feedback
  • Support and help fellow community members

Getting Help

If you need help with MATE:

  1. Check the Documentation
  2. Search existing issues on GitHub
  3. Ask on Matrix
  4. Post on distribution forums
Last updated on • mbkma