element
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Description:
Matrix collaboration client
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.12.18@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @element  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: messaging matrix chat collaboration encryption
Install: brew install --cask element
About:
Element is a secure and decentralized messaging client built on the open Matrix protocol. It enables end-to-end encrypted communication, group chats, and file sharing across distributed servers. This makes it a robust alternative to proprietary collaboration tools while ensuring data sovereignty.
Key Features:
  • End-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default
  • Decentralized architecture via Matrix protocol
  • VoIP and video conferencing support
  • Bridges to other communication platforms
Use Cases:
  • Secure team collaboration and instant messaging
  • Privacy-focused communication for organizations
  • Interoperable chat across different servers
Alternatives:
  • Slack – Proprietary, closed-source platform vs Element's open standard
  • Discord – Gaming-focused chat vs secure, enterprise-grade Matrix client
Version History
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May 12, 2026 4:34pm 1.12.18 0 VERSION_BUMP 98f6645b
Apr 30, 2026 1:15pm 1.12.17 0 VERSION_BUMP b0dbef4e
Apr 28, 2026 1:18pm 1.12.16 0 VERSION_BUMP f87a24cd
Apr 8, 2026 10:08am 1.12.15 0 VERSION_BUMP 46a54155
Mar 24, 2026 12:57pm 1.12.13 0 VERSION_BUMP 2e7688a4
Mar 10, 2026 4:01pm 1.12.12 0 VERSION_BUMP e48b1a7b
Feb 24, 2026 7:01pm 1.12.11 0 VERSION_BUMP da82bff6
Feb 10, 2026 7:05pm 1.12.10 0 VERSION_BUMP 57f44ab7
Jan 27, 2026 1:53pm 1.12.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 779d15b2
Jan 13, 2026 4:00pm 1.12.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 67b7d5bd
Sep 16, 2025 1:09pm 1.11.112 0 VERSION_BUMP 8d04912e
Sep 10, 2025 12:58pm 1.11.111 0 VERSION_BUMP a0439767
Aug 27, 2025 4:09pm 1.11.110 0 VERSION_BUMP 48db71c0
Aug 11, 2025 12:55pm 1.11.109 0 VERSION_BUMP e6a021ea
Jul 30, 2025 3:48pm 1.11.108 0 VERSION_BUMP 2624d2a7
Jul 29, 2025 3:53pm 1.11.107 0 VERSION_BUMP fdf6a5db
Aug 13, 2024 3:38pm 1.11.74 0 VERSION_BUMP 2f3fe7db
Aug 6, 2024 12:57pm 1.11.73 0 VERSION_BUMP f7339bae
Jul 30, 2024 3:36pm 1.11.72 0 VERSION_BUMP 4bf9f594
Jul 8, 2024 3:39pm 1.11.70 0 VERSION_BUMP ab0fea71
Mar 28, 2024 6:33pm 1.11.63 0 VERSION_BUMP 895fedd6
Jan 19, 2024 9:36am 1.11.55 0 VERSION_BUMP e41c53ff
Jan 16, 2024 2:16pm 1.11.54 0 VERSION_BUMP 53f54eb0
Jan 4, 2024 3:22pm 1.11.53 0 VERSION_BUMP 3169c489
Dec 19, 2023 11:21am 1.11.52 0 VERSION_BUMP fed72da7
Nov 13, 2023 2:23pm 1.11.49 0 VERSION_BUMP f49a04a4
Nov 7, 2023 11:36am 1.11.48 0 VERSION_BUMP de3cbad1
Oct 24, 2023 5:57pm 1.11.47 0 VERSION_BUMP 8b1a8ec1
Oct 10, 2023 7:35am 1.11.46 0 VERSION_BUMP 3841141f
Sep 29, 2023 9:05am 1.11.45 0 VERSION_BUMP 9f7cc237
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Sep 13, 2023 10:17am 1.11.42 0 VERSION_BUMP 324a5f4e
Sep 12, 2023 12:41pm 1.11.41 0 VERSION_BUMP 021b7df7
Aug 4, 2023 12:24pm 1.11.38 0 VERSION_BUMP 947dae30
Aug 1, 2023 3:13pm 1.11.37 0 VERSION_BUMP e9d2b052
Jul 5, 2023 7:52am 1.11.35 0 VERSION_BUMP 9eb12b54
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