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Welcome to Mattermost

Mattermost is an open core, self-hosted collaboration platform that offers chat, workflow automation, voice calling, screen sharing, and AI integration. Built for teams that need security, control, and customization, Mattermost runs as a single Linux binary and relies on PostgreSQL for data storage. Mattermost User Interface

Why Mattermost?

Mattermost combines the familiarity of modern messaging with enterprise-grade security and compliance. Written in Go and React, it delivers high performance while maintaining complete data ownership.

Real-time Messaging

Direct messages, group conversations, and threaded discussions with rich formatting and emoji reactions

Channels & Teams

Organize conversations by topics with public and private channels across multiple teams

Voice & Video

Built-in voice calling and screen sharing for seamless collaboration

Workflow Automation

Automate processes with playbooks, slash commands, and workflow integrations

Plugin System

Extend functionality with a robust plugin architecture and marketplace with over 700 integrations

AI Integration

Leverage AI capabilities to enhance productivity and automate workflows

Enterprise Security

Advanced authentication, compliance exports, and data retention policies

API-First Design

REST APIs, webhooks, slash commands, and WebSocket support for custom integrations

Key Technical Details

  • Backend: Go 1.24.13
  • Frontend: React (version 11.4.0)
  • Database: PostgreSQL 14+
  • Deployment: Single Linux binary, Docker, or Kubernetes
  • License: MIT license (released monthly on the 16th)
  • Architecture: Designed for high availability with clustering support

Use Cases

Mattermost excels in scenarios where security, compliance, and customization are critical:

DevSecOps

Streamline development workflows with ChatOps, CI/CD integrations, and real-time collaboration

Incident Resolution

Coordinate responses with playbooks, automated workflows, and timeline tracking

IT Service Desk

Manage tickets, automate support workflows, and provide self-service resources

Platform Options

Get started instantly with our fully managed cloud service.
  • Zero infrastructure management
  • Automatic updates and security patches
  • 99.9% uptime SLA
  • Scales automatically with your team

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Native Mobile & Desktop Apps

Access Mattermost from anywhere with native applications:
  • Mobile: iOS and Android apps available on App Store and Google Play
  • Desktop: Windows, macOS, and Linux native applications
  • Web: Fully-featured browser access
All Mattermost clients connect to the same server, ensuring your conversations and data stay synchronized across all devices.

What’s Next?

Quickstart Guide

Get your first Mattermost instance running in minutes

Installation Guide

Detailed deployment options for production environments

Product Documentation

Learn how to configure and use Mattermost features

Developer Docs

Build integrations, plugins, and custom applications

Security & Updates

Mattermost follows a mandatory upgrade policy with updates provided for the latest 3 releases and the current Extended Support Release (ESR). Subscribe to the Security Bulletins Mailing List for critical security updates.
Security issues should be reported to [email protected]. Learn more in our Security Policy.

Open Source Community

Mattermost is built by a vibrant open source community:

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