diff --git a/docs/.vuepress/config.js b/docs/.vuepress/config.js index f9d524176..57b63f908 100644 --- a/docs/.vuepress/config.js +++ b/docs/.vuepress/config.js @@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ module.exports = { ], '/community/contribute/ways-to-contribute', ['https://discuss.ipfs.io/', 'IPFS forums'], - '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/community/irc', + '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/community/chat', ['https://proto.school/events', 'ProtoSchool workshops'], ['https://www.meetup.com/members/249142444/', 'Meetups'], '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/community/social-media', diff --git a/docs/README.md b/docs/README.md index d40cdd0c5..09453e91b 100644 --- a/docs/README.md +++ b/docs/README.md @@ -50,6 +50,6 @@ Are you looking for inspiration? You can find a huge collection of awesome commu ## Be part of the IPFS community -IPFS has a bustling community of designers, developers, writers, and activists who are all helping to improve the project. You can join in by attending a local meetup, helping out at a conference, chatting online through the `#ipfs` [IRC channel](/community/irc), or joining a discussion in [the IPFS forum](https://discuss.ipfs.io/). +IPFS has a bustling community of designers, developers, writers, and activists who are all helping to improve the project. You can join in by attending a local meetup, helping out at a conference, chatting online through [Matrix channels](/community/chat), or joining a discussion in [the IPFS forum](https://discuss.ipfs.io/). [Find out more in the Community section →](/community/) diff --git a/docs/community/README.md b/docs/community/README.md index 4fa65c6fe..1cbdc84b3 100644 --- a/docs/community/README.md +++ b/docs/community/README.md @@ -20,9 +20,9 @@ No matter your area of specialty or level of expertise, there are many [ways to The official [IPFS forums](https://discuss.ipfs.io/) are the primary home of IPFS-related discussion. Join the conversation on [https://discuss.ipfs.io](https://discuss.ipfs.io) for everything from technical questions, project brainstorming, talk on IPFS use cases, and more. -## IRC +## Chat -IRC fan? Here are [all our channels](/community/irc/). New to IRC? There's getting-started advice for you here, too. +Casual chat fan? Here are [all our channels](/community/chat/). There's getting-started advice for you here, too. ## ProtoSchool workshops diff --git a/docs/community/chat.md b/docs/community/chat.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c7633d48a --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/community/chat.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +--- +title: Chat +legacyUrl: https://docs.ipfs.io/community/irc/ +description: How to connect with the IPFS community using synchronous chat. +--- + +# Chat + +## Matrix + +If synchronous chat is your go-to for discussions and help on dev topics, there are several Matrix channels on `ipfs.io` dedicated to IPFS and related topic, it’s a great place for live chat: + +- Use [`#lobby:ipfs.io`](https://app.element.io/#/room/#lobby:ipfs.io) for general IPFS usage and community chat. +- Topical rooms: + - [`#ipld:ipfs.io`](https://app.element.io/#/room/#ipld:ipfs.io) + - [`#libp2p:ipfs.io`](https://app.element.io/#/room/#libp2p:ipfs.io) + - Want to chat Filecoin? [Join the community here](https://github.com/filecoin-project/community#join-the-community). + +## Discord + +The IPFS Matrix and Discord communities are mostly bridged. If you'd prefer to use Discord instead of Matrix, simply join [here](https://discord.gg/Z4H6tdECb9)! + +## Matrix and the forums + +For longer-lived discussions and for support, please use the discussion forums at [https://discuss.ipfs.io](https://discuss.ipfs.io) instead! It’s easy for complex discussions to get lost in a sea of new messages on chat, and posting longer discussions and support requests on the forums help future visitors, too. + +## Getting started with Matrix + +If you’re new to Matrix, there are _lots_ of mobile and desktop clients for working with it. Here are a few to get you started: + +- [Element](https://element.io/) on the web, desktop and mobile diff --git a/docs/community/irc.md b/docs/community/irc.md deleted file mode 100644 index 1c1c3ef7f..000000000 --- a/docs/community/irc.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,29 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: IRC -legacyUrl: https://docs.ipfs.io/community/irc/ -description: How to connect with the IPFS community using Internet Relay Chat (IRC). ---- - -# Internet Relay Chat (IRC) - -If IRC is your go-to for discussions and help on dev topics, there are several IRC channels on Freenode dedicated to IPFS, and it’s a great place for live chat: - -- Use [#ipfs on irc.freenode.org](irc://irc.freenode.org/%23ipfs) for general IPFS usage and community chat. -- Use [#ipfs-dev on irc.freenode.org](irc://irc.freenode.org/%23ipfs-dev) for discussing implementation details, especially if you are contributing code to IPFS. - -## Matrix - -The IPFS IRC and Matrix communities are all bridged. If you'd prefer to use Matrix instead of IRC, simply join `#ipfs:matrix.org`! - -## IRC and the forums - -For longer-lived discussions and for support, please use the discussion forums at [https://discuss.ipfs.io](https://discuss.ipfs.io) instead of IRC! It’s easy for complex discussions to get lost in a sea of new messages on IRC, and posting longer discussions and support requests on the forums help future visitors, too. - -## Getting started with IRC - -If you’re new to IRC, there are _lots_ of mobile and desktop clients for working with it. Here are a few to get you started: - -- [IRCCloud](https://irccloud.com) on the web and desktop -- [Textual](https://www.codeux.com/textual/) or [Adium](https://adium.im) on macOS -- [mIRC](http://standaloneinstaller.com/download-mirc) or [HexChat](https://hexchat.github.io) on Windows -- [XChat](http://xchat.org) or [Irssi](https://irssi.org) on Linux diff --git a/docs/community/social-media.md b/docs/community/social-media.md index b4458b432..336883576 100644 --- a/docs/community/social-media.md +++ b/docs/community/social-media.md @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ The [IPFS YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdjsUXJ3QawK4O5L1kqq ## Blog -Explore the latest news, events, and other happenings in the IPFS multiverse on the official [IPFS Blog](https://ipfs.io/blog/). +Explore the latest news, events, and other happenings in the IPFS multiverse on the official [IPFS Blog](https://blog.ipfs.io/). ## Twitter diff --git a/docs/how-to/command-line-quick-start.md b/docs/how-to/command-line-quick-start.md index be7d7b809..2cff45ce6 100644 --- a/docs/how-to/command-line-quick-start.md +++ b/docs/how-to/command-line-quick-start.md @@ -177,4 +177,4 @@ You need to install and set up FUSE in order to mount the file system. For more ### Further help -The IPFS community is friendly and able to help! Get support from other IPFS developers in the official [IPFS forums](https://discuss.ipfs.io/), or join the conversation on [IRC](/community/irc/). +The IPFS community is friendly and able to help! Get support from other IPFS developers in the official [IPFS forums](https://discuss.ipfs.io/), or join the conversation on [Matrix](/community/chat/).