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Element for macOS

Element · Open source

Element is an open-source messaging and collaboration client operating on the decentralized Matrix protocol. It enables users to send encrypted messages, conduct voice and video calls, and share files across personal and organizational networks without relying on a central service provider.

Download for macOS

packages.element.io · Official website

Version
1.12.33
License
AGPL-3.0-only or GPL-3.0-only
Installer type
zip
Install from the command line
How do I use this?

This command needs Homebrew; if you don't have it, first run the install command from brew.sh. Then open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal), paste the command and press Enter.

brew install --cask element
SHA256 (file verification)6085bda81dd5aaa8c7aec4093d387f28395c48d0651ac4283ca1e06361d69923

How to install

  1. Download the official Element disk image (.dmg) file or use Homebrew ('brew install --cask element').
  2. Open the downloaded file and drag Element to your Applications folder.
  3. Open Element from Launchpad or Applications.