Synapse is the reference homeserver implementation for Matrix, an open standard for secure, decentralized, real-time communication across different service providers.
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PythonSynapse is the reference implementation of a Matrix homeserver, powering decentralized, secure, and interoperable real-time communication. It enables organizations to run their own communication infrastructure while maintaining federation with the global Matrix network.
Key Features
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Matrix Protocol:
- Full Matrix specification support
- Federation with other servers
- End-to-end encryption
- Decentralized architecture
- Open standard compliance
- Interoperable communication
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Rich Communication:
- Real-time messaging
- Voice and video calling via WebRTC
- File and media sharing
- Group conversations (rooms)
- Direct messaging
- Threaded conversations
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Enterprise Features:
- LDAP/SAML authentication
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- User and room management
- Access control lists
- Media storage management
- Comprehensive admin APIs
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Extensibility:
- RESTful client-server API
- Server-server federation API
- Support for bridges to other platforms
- Bot development framework
- Webhook integrations
- Module system for customization
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