A Matrix-WhatsApp puppeting bridge

[robi]

https://github.com/mautrix/whatsapp

In case you want to connect WhatsApp to Matrix.

[girish]

What does "puppeting" mean in this context? Like a 2 way sync?

[subven]

@girish see https://matrix.org/docs/guides/types-of-bridging

TLDR: It mimics the user as if it were a native Matrix (or Telegram/Whatsapp/etc) account including all metadata so there is like zero difference for the client (end user).

[mazarian]

@robi I'm new to Matrix but was curious if you have any guidance on how to set this up when using a Cloudron deployed Synapse server. I got the docker version running and generated the config files, but I don't know what path to put in the homeserver.yaml since it runs in it's own environment.

[robi]

@mazarian I'm not the right person to ask, as I haven't installed it.

If you're running it in a separate docker container, you'll need to point it at the Synapse server address (API?).
Not a file path.

[mazarian]

@robi I was able to get it running reliably by mounting the path for the bridge and making some file permission changes for registration.yaml. Was super straightforward and works great!

[robi]

@mazarian That's great, if you wouldn't mind updating this thread with some steps so other folks can follow in your footsteps, that'd be grand!

[chetbaker]

Hey folks, I'm curious whether is possible to install a matrix bridge in a cloudron deployed server.

Another way to ask the same is if someone around here have already done it

[timconsidine]

@chetbaker : glad you asked, I have been meaning to ask

[chetbaker]

I guess the answer is no one?

[mononym]

Hello. No updates about (WA) bridges ? Or do we just wait for the Digital Markets Act effects ?
Doesn't seems sooo difficult : https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/general/docker-setup.html?bridge=whatsapp