Matrix — Chat, Voice & Video Calls

Matrix is an open standard for decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging. The Nest runs Synapse as the homeserver, with MAS for authentication and LiveKit for real-time voice/video calls.

Access

Service	URL	Purpose
Synapse (Chat)	https://starling.mynest.love	Send messages, join rooms
MAS (Auth)	https://mas.mynest.love	OAuth2 / passkey authentication
Matrix RTC	https://matrix-rtc.mynest.love	Voice and video calls

Features

End-to-end encrypted messaging
Group rooms with file sharing
Real-time voice and video calls via WebRTC
Federation — connect to other Matrix homeservers
Bot ecosystem for automation (including The Nest's access bot)

Getting Started

Open https://starling.mynest.love in your browser or use a Matrix client app.
Click Sign In and choose Sign in with The Nest.
You'll be redirected to sso.mynest.love for passkey authentication.
Once authenticated, you're back in Matrix — ready to chat!

Recommended Clients

Element Web (browser): https://app.element.io
Element X (mobile): iOS and Android
Nheko (desktop): Windows, macOS, Linux
SchildiChat (alternative web client)

Voice & Video Calls

Matrix RTC uses LiveKit for WebRTC signaling and media relay. To join a call:

Open any Matrix room with an active call.
Click the Call button in the room header.
The call connects via https://matrix-rtc.mynest.love — no additional setup needed.

Tips

Passkey login: You'll only need your passkey for initial authentication. Subsequent logins use your client's stored session.
Account recovery: If you lose all passkeys, contact an admin via Matrix (@nest:starling.mynest.love) with your registered email for recovery.
Federation: This homeserver is federated. You can message users on other Matrix servers (e.g., @user:matrix.org).

Keycloak — Powers passkey authentication via MAS
Nest Matrix Bot — The @access-bot used for service access requests

TODO: Add screenshot of Element Web with a sample room open.

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