Mattermost

Description

Mattermost is an open-source collaboration platform designed for secure communication and coordination across the software development lifecycle. It supports DevSecOps, incident resolution, and IT service desks, offering flexible deployment options and seamless integrations. With a focus on privacy and enterprise-grade security, Mattermost ensures compliance and data sovereignty. It can be self-hosted or used in the cloud, catering to diverse organizational needs. The platform provides an intuitive interface, customizable workflows, and native apps for multiple devices, making team collaboration efficient and effective.

Features

• Secure Collaboration: Secure team collaboration with channels, direct messages, and group chats.
• DevOps Integration: Integration with popular DevOps tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and Jira.
• Incident Management: Robust incident resolution and IT service desk capabilities.
• Custom Workflows: Customizable templates, workflows, and notification systems.
• Extensive Extensibility: Extensive plugin support, APIs, and slash commands for extended functionality.
• Cross-Platform Apps: Native apps for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Flexible Deployment: Flexible deployment: on-premises or cloud hosting options.
• Frequent Updates: Regular monthly updates under an MIT license.

Technology Stack

• Backend: Go (high-performance programming language)
• Frontend: React (modern JavaScript library for building user interfaces)
• Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL (reliable relational database systems)
• Deployment Tools: Docker, Kubernetes (containerization and orchestration platforms)
• Hosting Options: On-premises or Cloud (scalable and customizable)

Requirements

• Linux environment for server installation.
• Database: MySQL or PostgreSQL with necessary user permissions.
• Optional: Docker or Kubernetes for containerized deployment and scaling.
• Supported browsers for web clients: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.