Michael Weimann
Matrix Developer @ Nordeck IT + Consulting GmbH, currently working on Matrix Widgets.
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Despite having a limited access to the Matrix API, Widgets have shown to be useful in situations where you need to host external applications within your Matrix client. Widgets have also shown that beyond-chat apps are possible using rooms as domain specific data containers, with custom extensible events and uploaded media. Still, they depend on an existing Matrix client that implements the Widget API.
In this talk we will provide an overview of the technology supporting Matrix Widgets, the tools and demos that exist, and present how we have implemented a standalone Widget client that allows us to have the NeoBoard Widget running outside of a traditional Matrix client context, as a full-blown Matrix-based application.
Matrix is not only an open network for secure, decentralised communication. It also features extensions, called Widgets, for interacting with rooms. With the Widget API, you can implement your own applications based on Matrix. This workshop guides you to create your first own Matrix widget. Please read the description for requirements.
There will also be a dedicated talk about Matrix Widgets!