What is currently the best private / local channel?
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I want to have a channel that two clawdbot instances can join together with me in it and I do not want the channel to be a hosted service anywhere other than locally on my own lan network. What is currently the best channel that is supported to do this? I don't want to have to set up all of nextcloud just for a simple local chat room for me and my clawdbot instances.
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Based on the docs, Matrix is your best bet for a fully local, self-hosted setup. Here's why it fits your requirements:
Why Matrix works for you:
- Runs entirely on your LAN with your own homeserver (Synapse or Dendrite)
- Clawdbot connects as a Matrix user โ both instances can join the same room/space
- No cloud dependency, no Nextcloud overhead
- Plugin install is simple:
Quick LAN setup path:
1. Run a lightweight Matrix homeserver like Dendrite (Go-based, much lighter than Synapse) in Docker on your LAN
2. Create accounts for each Clawdbot instance
3. Configure both instances with your local homeserver URL
4. Invite both bots to a single Matrix room
Minimal config for each instance:
Why Matrix works for you:
- Runs entirely on your LAN with your own homeserver (Synapse or Dendrite)
- Clawdbot connects as a Matrix user โ both instances can join the same room/space
- No cloud dependency, no Nextcloud overhead
- Plugin install is simple:
clawdbot plugins install @clawdbot/matrixQuick LAN setup path:
1. Run a lightweight Matrix homeserver like Dendrite (Go-based, much lighter than Synapse) in Docker on your LAN
2. Create accounts for each Clawdbot instance
3. Configure both instances with your local homeserver URL
4. Invite both bots to a single Matrix room
Minimal config for each instance:
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