Remove Matrix links and replace with Discord references across documentation and social links#574
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Pull request overview
This pull request removes references to the Matrix chat platform across the Flatcar website repository and replaces them with Discord, aligning community/support links in the site config, theme partials, docs, release pages, and blog posts.
Changes:
- Removed Matrix from global site configuration and home-page community links, keeping Discord/Slack as the primary chat references.
- Updated docs and release guidance pages to direct users to the Flatcar Discord server instead of Matrix.
- Updated historical blog posts and the README badge area to replace Matrix links with Discord.
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themes/flatcar/layouts/partials/socials.html |
Removes Matrix-specific SVG rendering; uses Font Awesome brand icons for socials. |
config.yaml |
Drops the matrix-org social entry so it no longer appears in site-wide socials. |
content/_index.md |
Removes Matrix from home page “Ask Questions & Connect” community links. |
README.md |
Removes the Matrix badge link, leaving Discord/Slack badges. |
content/releases/_index.md |
Updates the releases announcement message to reference Discord instead of Matrix. |
content/docs/latest/reference/developer-guides/sdk-modifying-flatcar.md |
Replaces Matrix channel guidance/link definition with Discord. |
content/docs/latest/reference/developer-guides/release-guide.md |
Updates go/no-go + announcement channel references from Matrix to Discord. |
content/docs/latest/installing/vms/vagrant.md |
Replaces Matrix support link reference with Discord. |
content/docs/latest/installing/vms/qemu.md |
Replaces Matrix support link reference with Discord. |
content/docs/latest/installing/vms/libvirt.md |
Replaces Matrix support link reference with Discord. |
content/docs/latest/installing/cloud/aws-ec2.md |
Replaces Matrix support link reference with Discord. |
content/docs/latest/installing/bare-metal/booting-with-pxe.md |
Replaces Matrix support link reference with Discord. |
content/blog/2025-02-27-Flatcar-DNS-post-mortem.md |
Updates community contact link from Matrix to Discord. |
content/blog/2024-08-07-whats-new-in-stable-3975-2-0.md |
Updates “Getting Involved” link from Matrix to Discord. |
content/blog/2024-04-24-os-innovation-with-systemd-sysext.md |
Updates chat reference from Matrix to Discord. |
content/blog/2023-12-18-torcx-deprecation-for-systemd-sysext.md |
Updates chat reference from Matrix to Discord. |
content/blog/2021-09-01-flatcar-cgroupsv2.md |
Updates “reach out” reference from Matrix to Discord. |
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context: Given the numbers, we are retiring Matrix, it will be a slow faze out but right now we want to stop redirecting people to that platform in favor of Discord |
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This pull request removes references to the Matrix chat platform from documentation and community links, replacing them with Discord. The change is applied consistently across README badges, configuration files, documentation, and blog posts to direct users to the Flatcar Discord server for community support and discussion.