computer-playbook/roles/docker-matrix-compose/README.md

Docker-Matrix Role README

Overview

This document serves as the README for the docker-matrix role, a part of the CyMaIS project. This role automates the deployment of a Matrix server using Docker.

Matrix is an open-source project that provides a protocol for secure, decentralized, real-time communication. It offers features like end-to-end encrypted chat, VoIP, and file sharing, catering to both individual and enterprise users. With a focus on interoperability, Matrix can bridge with other communication systems, offering a unified platform for messaging and collaboration.

Dependencies

• nginx-docker-reverse-proxy (see meta/main.yml)

Files and Their Functions

1. vars/main.yml: Defines variables such as docker_compose_instance_directory.
2. handlers/main.yml: Contains handlers like recreate matrix for restarting the Matrix service.
3. tasks/main.yml: Contains main tasks like creating directories and configuration files.
4. templates/log.config.j2: Template for the Matrix server's logging configuration.
5. templates/homeserver.yaml.j2: Template for the main configuration file of the Matrix server.
6. templates/docker-compose.yml.j2: Docker-Compose template for setting up the Matrix server and database.

Important Administration Commands

• Create Matrix Users:

  docker compose exec -it synapse register_new_matrix_user -u [Username] -p [Password] -a -c /data/homeserver.yaml http://localhost:8008
  

• Execute Docker-Compose Commands:
  • Restart services:

    docker-compose up -d --force-recreate
    

  • View logs:

    docker-compose logs
    

Debug:

• https://federationtester.matrix.org/

Sources

Guides

• https://matrix-org.github.io/synapse/latest/usage/configuration/config_documentation.html
• https://cyberhost.uk/element-matrix-setup/
• https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/how-to-install-the-element-chat-app/
• https://hub.docker.com/r/vectorim/element-web

Links to ChatGPT Conversations

• https://chat.openai.com/share/d4485223-3750-4b0b-9733-45776c55d7cf
• https://chat.openai.com/share/f68873d9-aae9-4a1e-83b6-c3f23705a4ad
• https://chat.openai.com/share/11690964-9997-4e44-b63f-3c384a5ddc1d
• https://chat.openai.com/share/6f537c30-7337-47ed-8c85-19306e0eb74b
• https://chat.openai.com/share/31974492-2950-4dbc-8a83-edd7e1569bec

Alternativ Matrix Setup Role

An alternativ role to deploy Matrix you will find here.