matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/README.md

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# Matrix (An open network for secure, decentralized communication) server setup using Ansible and Docker

## Purpose

This [Ansible](https://www.ansible.com/) playbook is meant to help you run your own [Matrix](http://matrix.org/) homeserver, along with the [various services](#supported-services) related to that.

That is, it lets you join the Matrix network using your own `@<username>:<your-domain>` identifier, all hosted on your own server (see [prerequisites](docs/prerequisites.md)).

We run all services in [Docker](https://www.docker.com/) containers (see [the container images we use](docs/container-images.md)), which lets us have a predictable and up-to-date setup, across multiple supported distros (see [prerequisites](docs/prerequisites.md)) and [architectures](docs/alternative-architectures.md) (x86/amd64 being recommended).

[Installation](docs/README.md) (upgrades) and some maintenance tasks are automated using [Ansible](https://www.ansible.com/) (see [our Ansible guide](docs/ansible.md)).


## Self-hosting or SaaS

This Ansible playbook tries to make self-hosting and maintaining a Matrix server fairly easy. Still, running any service smoothly requires knowledge, time and effort.

If you like the [FOSS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software) spirit of this Ansible playbook, but prefer to put the responsibility on someone else, you can also [get a managed Matrix server from etke.cc](https://etke.cc/) - a service built on top of this Ansible playbook, which can help you run a Matrix server with ease.

If you like learning and experimentation, but would rather reduce future maintenance effort, you can even go for a hybrid approach - self-hosting manually using this Ansible playbook at first and then transferring server maintenance to etke.cc at a later time.


## Supported services

Using this playbook, you can get the following list of services configured on your server. Basically, this playbook aims to get you up-and-running with all the necessities around Matrix, without you having to do anything else.

**Note**: the list below is exhaustive. It includes optional or even some advanced components that you will most likely not need.
Sticking with the defaults (which install a subset of the above components) is the best choice, especially for a new installation.
You can always re-run the playbook later to add or remove components.


### Homeserver

The homeserver is the backbone of your matrix system. Choose one from the following list.

| Name | Default? | Description | Documentation |
| ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
| [Synapse](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse) | ✓ | Storing your data and managing your presence in the [Matrix](http://matrix.org/) network | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse.md) |
| [Conduit](https://conduit.rs) | x | Storing your data and managing your presence in the [Matrix](http://matrix.org/) network. Conduit is a lightweight open-source server implementation of the Matrix Specification with a focus on easy setup and low system requirements | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-conduit.md) |
| [Dendrite](https://github.com/matrix-org/dendrite) | x | Storing your data and managing your presence in the [Matrix](http://matrix.org/) network. Dendrite is a second-generation Matrix homeserver written in Go, an alternative to Synapse. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-dendrite.md) |

### Clients

Web clients for matrix that you can host on your own domains.

| Name | Default? | Description | Documentation |
| ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
[Element](https://app.element.io/) | ✓ | Web UI, which is configured to connect to your own Synapse server by default | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-client-element.md) |
| [Hydrogen](https://github.com/vector-im/hydrogen-web) | x | Web client | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-client-hydrogen.md) |
| [Cinny](https://github.com/ajbura/cinny) |  x | Web client | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-client-cinny.md) |



### Server Components

Services that run on the server to make the various parts of your installation work.

| Name | Default? | Description | Documentation |
| ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
| [PostgreSQL](https://www.postgresql.org/)| ✓ | Database for Synapse. [Using an external PostgreSQL server](docs/configuring-playbook-external-postgres.md) is also possible. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-external-postgres.md) |
| [Coturn](https://github.com/coturn/coturn) | ✓ | STUN/TURN server for WebRTC audio/video calls | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-turn.md) |
| [Traefik](https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/) | ✓ | Web server, listening on ports 80, 443 and 8448 - standing in front of all the other services. Using your own webserver [is possible](docs/configuring-playbook-own-webserver.md) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-traefik.md) |
| [nginx](http://nginx.org/) | x | (Deprecated) Web server, listening on ports 80, 443 and 8448 - standing in front of all the other services. Deprecated in favor of Traefik | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-nginx.md) |
| [Let's Encrypt](https://letsencrypt.org/) | ✓ | Free SSL certificate, which secures the connection to all components | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-ssl-certificates.md) |
| [ma1sd](https://github.com/ma1uta/ma1sd) | x | Matrix Identity Server | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-ma1sd.md)
| [Exim](https://www.exim.org/) | ✓ | Mail server, through which all Matrix services send outgoing email (can be configured to relay through another SMTP server) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-email.md) |
| [Dimension](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-dimension) | x | An open source integrations manager for matrix clients | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-dimension.md) |
| [Sygnal](https://github.com/matrix-org/sygnal) | x | Push gateway | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-sygnal.md) |
| [ntfy](https://ntfy.sh) | x | Push notifications server | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-ntfy.md) |


### Authentication

Extend and modify how users are authenticated on your homeserver.

| Name | Default? | Description | Documentation |
| ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
| [matrix-synapse-rest-auth](https://github.com/ma1uta/matrix-synapse-rest-password-provider) (advanced) | x | REST authentication password provider module | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-rest-auth.md) |
|[matrix-synapse-shared-secret-auth](https://github.com/devture/matrix-synapse-shared-secret-auth) (advanced) | x | Password provider module | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-shared-secret-auth.md) |
| [matrix-synapse-ldap3](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-synapse-ldap3) (advanced) | x | LDAP Auth password provider module | [Link](configuring-playbook-ldap-auth.md) |
| [matrix-ldap-registration-proxy](https://gitlab.com/activism.international/matrix_ldap_registration_proxy) (advanced) | x | A proxy that handles Matrix registration requests and forwards them to LDAP. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-ldap-registration-proxy.md) |
| [matrix-registration](https://github.com/ZerataX/matrix-registration) | x | A simple python application to have a token based matrix registration | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-registration.md) |


### File Storage

Use alternative file storage to the default `media_store` folder.

| Name | Default? | Description | Documentation |
| ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
| [Goofys](https://github.com/kahing/goofys) | x | [Amazon S3](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/) (or other S3-compatible object store) storage for Synapse's content repository (`media_store`) files | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-s3-goofys.md) |
| [synapse-s3-storage-provider](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse-s3-storage-provider) | x | [Amazon S3](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/) (or other S3-compatible object store) storage for Synapse's content repository (`media_store`) files | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-s3.md) |

### Bridges

Bridges can be used to connect your matrix installation with third-party communication networks.

| Name | Default? | Description | Documentation |
| ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
| [mautrix-discord](https://github.com/mautrix/discord) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Discord](https://discord.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-discord.md) |
| [mautrix-slack](https://github.com/mautrix/slack) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Slack](https://slack.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-slack.md) |
| [mautrix-telegram](https://github.com/mautrix/telegram) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Telegram](https://telegram.org/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-telegram.md) |
| [mautrix-whatsapp](https://github.com/mautrix/whatsapp) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [WhatsApp](https://www.whatsapp.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-whatsapp.md) |
| [mautrix-facebook](https://github.com/mautrix/facebook) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Facebook](https://facebook.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-facebook.md) |
| [mautrix-twitter](https://github.com/mautrix/twitter) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-twitter.md) |
| [mautrix-hangouts](https://github.com/mautrix/hangouts) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Google Hangouts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Hangouts) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-hangouts.md) |
| [mautrix-googlechat](https://github.com/mautrix/googlechat) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Google Chat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Chat) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-googlechat.md) |
| [mautrix-instagram](https://github.com/mautrix/instagram) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Instagram](https://instagram.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-instagram.md) |
| [mautrix-signal](https://github.com/mautrix/signal) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Signal](https://www.signal.org/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-signal.md) |
| [beeper-linkedin](https://github.com/beeper/linkedin) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-beeper-linkedin.md) |
| [matrix-appservice-irc](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [IRC](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-irc.md) |
| [matrix-appservice-discord](https://github.com/Half-Shot/matrix-appservice-discord) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Discord](https://discordapp.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-discord.md) |
| [matrix-appservice-slack](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-slack) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Slack](https://slack.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-slack.md) |
| [matrix-appservice-webhooks](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-appservice-webhooks) | x | Bridge for slack compatible webhooks ([ConcourseCI](https://concourse-ci.org/), [Slack](https://slack.com/) etc. pp.) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-webhooks.md) |
| [matrix-hookshot](https://github.com/Half-Shot/matrix-hookshot) | x | Bridge for bridging Matrix to generic webhooks and multiple project management services, such as GitHub, GitLab, Figma, and Jira in particular | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-hookshot.md) |
| [matrix-sms-bridge](https://github.com/benkuly/matrix-sms-bridge) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to SMS | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-matrix-bridge-sms.md) |
| [Heisenbridge](https://github.com/hifi/heisenbridge) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to IRC bouncer-style | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-heisenbridge.md) |
| [go-skype-bridge](https://github.com/kelaresg/go-skype-bridge) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Skype](https://www.skype.com) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-go-skype-bridge.md) |
| [mx-puppet-slack](https://hub.docker.com/r/sorunome/mx-puppet-slack) | x | Bridge for bridging your Matrix server to [Slack](https://slack.com) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-slack.md) |
| [mx-puppet-instagram](https://github.com/Sorunome/mx-puppet-instagram) | x | Bridge for Instagram-DMs ([Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/)) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-instagram.md) |
| [mx-puppet-twitter](https://github.com/Sorunome/mx-puppet-twitter) | x | Bridge for Twitter-DMs ([Twitter](https://twitter.com/)) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-twitter.md) |
| [mx-puppet-discord](https://github.com/matrix-discord/mx-puppet-discord) | x | Bridge for [Discord](https://discordapp.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-discord.md) |
| [mx-puppet-groupme](https://gitlab.com/xangelix-pub/matrix/mx-puppet-groupme) | x | Bridge for [GroupMe](https://groupme.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-groupme.md) |
| [mx-puppet-steam](https://github.com/icewind1991/mx-puppet-steam) | x | Bridge for [Steam](https://steamapp.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-steam.md) |
| [Email2Matrix](https://github.com/devture/email2matrix) | x | Bridge for relaying email messages to Matrix rooms | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-email2matrix.md) |


### Bots

Bots provide various additional functionality to your installation.

| Name | Default? | Description | Documentation |
| ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
| [matrix-reminder-bot](https://github.com/anoadragon453/matrix-reminder-bot) | x | Bot for scheduling one-off & recurring reminders and alarms | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-matrix-reminder-bot.md) |
| [matrix-registration-bot](https://github.com/moan0s/matrix-registration-bot) | x | Bot for invitations by creating and managing registration tokens | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-matrix-registration-bot.md) |
| [maubot](https://github.com/maubot/maubot) | x | A plugin-based Matrix bot system | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-maubot.md) |
| [honoroit](https://gitlab.com/etke.cc/honoroit) | x | A helpdesk bot | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-honoroit.md) |
| [Postmoogle](https://gitlab.com/etke.cc/postmoogle) | x | Email to matrix bot | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-postmoogle.md) |
| [Go-NEB](https://github.com/matrix-org/go-neb) | x | A multi functional bot written in Go | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-go-neb.md) |
| [Mjolnir](https://github.com/matrix-org/mjolnir) | x | A moderation tool for Matrix | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-mjolnir.md) |
| [Draupnir](https://github.com/Gnuxie/Draupnir) | x | A moderation tool for Matrix (Fork of Mjolnir) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-draupnir.md) |
| [Buscarron](https://gitlab.com/etke.cc/buscarron) | x | Web forms (HTTP POST) to matrix | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-buscarron.md) |
| [matrix-chatgpt-bot](https://github.com/matrixgpt/matrix-chatgpt-bot) | x | ChatGPT from matrix | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-chatgpt.md) |

### Administration

Services that help you in administrating and monitoring your matrix installation.


| Name | Default? | Description | Documentation |
| ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
| [synapse-admin](https://github.com/Awesome-Technologies/synapse-admin) | x | A web UI tool for administrating users and rooms on your Matrix server | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-admin.md) |
| Metrics and Graphs | x | Consists of the [Prometheus](https://prometheus.io) time-series database server, the Prometheus [node-exporter](https://prometheus.io/docs/guides/node-exporter/) host metrics exporter, and the [Grafana](https://grafana.com/) web UI | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md) |
| [Borg](https://borgbackup.org) | x | Backups | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-backup-borg.md) |
| [Rageshake](https://github.com/matrix-org/rageshake) | x | Bug report server | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-rageshake.md) |

### Misc

Various services that don't fit any other category.

| Name | Default? | Description | Documentation |
| ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
| [sliding-sync](https://github.com/matrix-org/sliding-sync)| x | Sliding Sync support for clients which require it (e.g. Element X) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-sliding-sync-proxy.md) |
| [synapse_auto_compressor](https://github.com/matrix-org/rust-synapse-compress-state/#automated-tool-synapse_auto_compressor) | x | A cli tool that automatically compresses `state_groups` database table in background. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-auto-compressor.md) |
| [synapse-simple-antispam](https://github.com/t2bot/synapse-simple-antispam) (advanced) | x | A spam checker module | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-simple-antispam.md) |
| [Matrix Corporal](https://github.com/devture/matrix-corporal) (advanced) | x | Reconciliator and gateway for a managed Matrix server | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-corporal.md) |
| [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org) | x | An open source collaborative text editor | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-etherpad.md) |
| [Jitsi](https://jitsi.org/) | x | An open source video-conferencing platform | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-jitsi.md) |
| [Cactus Comments](https://cactus.chat) | x | A federated comment system built on matrix | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-cactus-comments.md) |


## Installation

To configure and install Matrix on your own server, follow the [README in the docs/ directory](docs/README.md).


## Changes

This playbook evolves over time, sometimes with backward-incompatible changes.

When updating the playbook, refer to [the changelog](CHANGELOG.md) to catch up with what's new.


## Support

- Matrix room: [#matrix-docker-ansible-deploy:devture.com](https://matrix.to/#/#matrix-docker-ansible-deploy:devture.com)

- IRC channel: `#matrix-docker-ansible-deploy` on the [Libera Chat](https://libera.chat/) IRC network (irc.libera.chat:6697)

- GitHub issues: [spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/issues](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/issues)


## Related

You may also be interested in these other Ansible playbooks:

- [gitea-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/gitea-docker-ansible-deploy) - for deploying a [Gitea](https://gitea.io/) git version-control server

- [nextcloud-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/nextcloud-docker-ansible-deploy) - for deploying a [Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) server

- [peertube-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/peertube-docker-ansible-deploy) - for deploying a [PeerTube](https://joinpeertube.org/) video-platform server

- [vaultwarden-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/vaultwarden-docker-ansible-deploy) - for deploying a [Vaultwarden](https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden) password manager server (unofficial [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/) compatible server)

They're all making use of Traefik as their reverse-proxy, so it should be easy to host all these services on the same server. Follow the `docs/configuring-playbook-interoperability.md` documentation in each playbook.