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Developer ToolsAlternative to SlackAlternative to DiscordAlternative to Element

Cinny

Clean, elegant, and fast Matrix chat client with Discord-like UX.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars4.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
MessagingMatrixReactDiscord AlternativeDecentralizedChat
Overview

Why consider Cinny?

Cinny is an open-source Matrix client focusing on simplicity and elegance. It delivers a fast, Discord-inspired user interface for decentralized real-time team messaging.

Guided learning

Learn Cinny by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Cinny

Cinny provides a sleek web-based Matrix frontend that feels lightweight and familiar to Discord and Slack users. It supports end-to-end encryption, markdown formatting, space navigation, and voice/video calling.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name cinny \
3 -p 8080:80 \
4 ghcr.io/cinnyapp/cinny:latest

Access Cinny on http://localhost:8080 and log in to any Matrix homeserver (e.g. Synapse, Dendrite).

Cinny is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Cinny FAQs

Cinny is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Cinny is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Cinny is listed as an alternative to Slack. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.