# Matrix SDK (beta version)

The Matrix SDK in Elm allows users to communicate with other instances using
the [Matrix](https://matrix.org) protocol.

The Elm SDK serves as a more consistent alternative to the
[matrix-js-sdk](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/), which is a
JavaScript implementation of the Matrix protocol with several downsides. In
contrast, the Elm SDK supports:

- ✅ **Matrix spec version adjustment** based on which spec version the
homeserver supports. The matrix-js-sdk spec uses endpoints from legacy versions
and exclusively supports the latest 4 spec versions, while this SDK listens to
the homeserver's supported spec versions and talks to the server accordingly.
See [docs/supported.md](docs/supported.md) to discover which interactions are
supported for which spec versions.

- ✅ **One way to do things** instead of having multiple functions that are
considered deprecated.

Follow us on [Mastodon](https://social.noordstar.me/@elm_matrix_sdk) or join the
conversation on [Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#elm-sdk:matrix.org) to stay
up-to-date on the latest changes.

## How to install

In your terminal, run

```sh
elm install noordstar/elm-matrix-sdk-beta
```

Keep in mind that the beta versions are intended to develop rapidly. You should
not expect the versions to remain reliable for years! If you need a stable
version, please wait around for a full version.

## Contribute

If you wish to contribute, please read the
[contribution guide](docs/CONTRIBUTING.md).