Update docs/configuring-playbook-fluffygate.md

Co-authored-by: Suguru Hirahara <luixxiul@users.noreply.github.com>

.codespellrc

@@ -1,2 +0,0 @@
-[codespell]
-ignore-words-list = aNULL,brose,doub,Udo,re-use,re-used,registr

.config/ansible-lint.yml

@@ -1,7 +1,3 @@
-# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2023 Slavi Pantaleev
-#
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
-
 ---
 
 use_default_rules: true

.envrc

@@ -1 +1 @@
-use flake
+use flake

.github/FUNDING.yml

@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
-# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2021 Slavi Pantaleev
-# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Marko Weltzer
-#
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
-
 ---
 # These are supported funding model platforms
 

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
 
 **Ansible:**
 If your problem appears to be with Ansible, tell us:
-- where you run Ansible — e.g. on the Matrix server itself; on another computer (which OS? distro? standard installation or containerized Ansible?)
+- where you run Ansible -- e.g. on the Matrix server itself; on another computer (which OS? distro? standard installation or containerized Ansible?)
 - what version of Ansible you're running (see `ansible --version`)
 
 <!--

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md.license

@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

@@ -1,7 +1,3 @@
-# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Suguru Hirahara
-#
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
-
 ---
 blank_issues_enabled: false
 contact_links:

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md.license

@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/i-need-help.md

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Make sure to remove any secret values before posting your vars.yml file publicly
 
 **Ansible:**
 If your problem appears to be with Ansible, tell us:
-- where you run Ansible — e.g. on the Matrix server itself; on another computer (which OS? distro? standard installation or containerized Ansible?)
+- where you run Ansible -- e.g. on the Matrix server itself; on another computer (which OS? distro? standard installation or containerized Ansible?)
 - what version of Ansible you're running (see `ansible --version`)
 
 **Problem description**:

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/i-need-help.md.license

@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later

.github/dependabot.yaml

@@ -1,7 +1,3 @@
-# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Marko Weltzer
-#
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
-
 ---
 version: 2
 updates:

.github/renovate.json

@@ -1,17 +1,12 @@
 {
 	"$schema": "https://docs.renovatebot.com/renovate-schema.json",
 	"extends": [
-		"config:recommended"
+		"config:base"
 	],
-	"labels": [
-		"dependencies"
-	],
-	"customManagers": [
+	"labels": ["dependencies"],
+	"regexManagers": [
 		{
-			"customType": "regex",
-			"managerFilePatterns": [
-				"/defaults/main.yml$/"
-			],
+			"fileMatch": ["defaults/main.yml$"],
 			"matchStrings": [
 				"# renovate: datasource=(?<datasource>[a-z-.]+?) depName=(?<depName>[^\\s]+?)(?: (?:lookupName|packageName)=(?<packageName>[^\\s]+?))?(?: versioning=(?<versioning>[a-z-0-9]+?))?\\s+[A-Za-z0-9_]+?(?:_version|_tag)\\s*:\\s*[\"']?(?<currentValue>.+?)[\"']?\\s"
 			]
@@ -19,18 +14,14 @@
 	],
 	"packageRules": [
 		{
-			"ignoreUnstable": false,
-			"versioning": "loose",
-			"matchSourceUrls": [
-				"https://github.com/devture/com.devture.ansible.role{/,}**",
-				"https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting{/,}**"
-			]
+			"matchSourceUrlPrefixes": [
+				"https://github.com/devture/com.devture.ansible.role",
+				"https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting"
+			],
+			"ignoreUnstable": false
 		}
 	],
 	"ignoreDeps": [
 		"ghcr.io/matrixgpt/matrix-chatgpt-bot"
-	],
-	"pre-commit": {
-		"enabled": true
-	}
+	]
 }

.github/workflows/close-stale-issues.yml

@@ -1,7 +1,3 @@
-# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Suguru Hirahara
-#
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
-
 ---
 name: 'Close stale issues and PRs'
 on:  # yamllint disable-line rule:truthy

.github/workflows/lock-threads.yml

@@ -1,29 +0,0 @@
-# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2017 - 2023 Armin Sebastian
-#
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
-
----
-name: 'Lock Threads'
-on:  # yamllint disable-line rule:truthy
-  # Use this to do a dry run from a pull request
-  # pull_request:
-  schedule:
-    - cron: '0 * * * *'
-  workflow_dispatch:
-
-permissions:
-  issues: write
-  pull-requests: write
-
-concurrency:
-  group: lock-threads
-
-jobs:
-  action:
-    if: github.repository == 'spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy'
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    steps:
-      - uses: dessant/lock-threads@v5
-        with:
-          add-issue-labels: 'outdated'
-          process-only: 'issues, prs'

.github/workflows/matrix.yml

@@ -1,13 +1,9 @@
-# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Marko Weltzer
-# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Nikita Chernyi
-# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Slavi Pantaleev
-#
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
-
 ---
 name: Matrix CI
 
-on: [push, pull_request]  # yamllint disable-line rule:truthy
+on:  # yamllint disable-line rule:truthy
+  push:
+  pull_request:
 
 jobs:
   yamllint:
@@ -15,7 +11,7 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
       - name: Check out
-        uses: actions/checkout@v5
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - name: Run yamllint
         uses: frenck/action-yamllint@v1.5.0
   ansible-lint:
@@ -23,20 +19,8 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
       - name: Check out
-        uses: actions/checkout@v5
-
+        uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - name: Run ansible-lint
-        uses: ansible/ansible-lint@v25.8.1
+        uses: ansible-community/ansible-lint-action@v6.17.0
         with:
-          args: "roles/custom"
-          setup_python: "true"
-          working_directory: ""
-          requirements_file: requirements.yml
-  precommit:
-    name: Run pre-commit
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    steps:
-      - name: Checkout code
-        uses: actions/checkout@v5
-      - name: Run pre-commit
-        uses: pre-commit/action@v3.0.1
+          path: roles/custom

.pre-commit-config.yaml

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----
-default_install_hook_types: [pre-push]
-
-exclude: "LICENSES/"
-
-# See: https://pre-commit.com/hooks.html
-repos:
-  - repo: https://github.com/pre-commit/pre-commit-hooks
-    rev: v6.0.0
-    hooks:
-      # - id: check-executables-have-shebangs
-      - id: check-added-large-files
-      - id: check-case-conflict
-      - id: check-json
-      - id: check-toml
-      - id: trailing-whitespace
-      - id: end-of-file-fixer
-  - repo: https://github.com/codespell-project/codespell
-    rev: v2.4.1
-    hooks:
-      - id: codespell
-        args: ["--skip=*.po,*.pot,i18n/"]
-  - repo: https://github.com/fsfe/reuse-tool  # https://reuse.software/dev/#pre-commit-hook
-    rev: v5.0.2
-    hooks:
-      - id: reuse

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,229 +1,16 @@
-# 2025-04-26
-
-## Continuwuity support
-
-Thanks to [Virkkunen](https://github.com/Virkkunen), we now have optional experimental [Continuwuity](./docs/configuring-playbook-continuwuity.md) homeserver support.
-
-Continuwuity is a fork of [conduwuit](./docs/configuring-playbook-conduwuit.md), which the playbook also supports. It appears that conduwuit has been abandoned and various forks (like Continuwuity, [Tuwunel](https://github.com/matrix-construct/tuwunel) and possibly others) are continuing in its path.
-
-Existing installations do **not** need to be updated. **Synapse is still the default homeserver implementation** installed by the playbook.
-
-People that used to run conduwuit, may wish to:
-
-- either [migrate from conduwuit to Continuwuity](./docs/configuring-playbook-continuwuity.md#migrating-from-conduwuit)
-- or wait for some of the other forks to progress and for support for them to get added to the playbook
-
-**The homeserver implementation of an existing server cannot be changed** (e.g. from Synapse/Conduit/Dendrite to Continuwuity) without data loss.
-
-
-# 2025-04-09
-
-## Element Call frontend installation is now optional
-
-Because all Element clients (Element Web and Element X mobile) now embed and use their own Element Call frontend application (and not the one hosted via the playbook), it makes little sense for the playbook to self-host the Element Call frontend for you. Setting up the frontend requires an additional hostname (DNS setup) and it won't be used by Element clients anyway, so **we now recommend not installing the Element Call frontend**.
-
-💡 A reason you may wish to continue installing the Element Call frontend (despite Matrix clients not making use of it), is if you need to use it standalone - directly via a browser (without a Matrix client).
-
-The playbook now lets you [Decide between Element Call vs just the Matrix RTC stack](./docs/configuring-playbook-element-call.md#decide-between-element-call-vs-just-the-matrix-rtc-stack).
-
-If you've already installed Element Call (via `matrix_element_call_enabled: true`), you can switch to installing just the [Matrix RTC (Real-Time Communication) stack](./docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-rtc.md) (all supporting services **without the Element Call frontend**) by:
-
-1. Adjusting your `vars.yml` configuration like this:
-
-```diff
--matrix_element_call_enabled: true
-+matrix_rtc_enabled: true
-```
-
-2. [Re-running the playbook](./docs/installing.md) with the `setup-all` Ansible tag (e.g. `just setup-all`)
-
-3. Getting rid of the `call.element.example.com` DNS record
-
-
-# 2025-03-15
-
-## Element Call support
-
-The playbook now supports [Element Call](https://github.com/element-hq/element-call) as an optional feature. Thanks to [wjbeckett](https://github.com/wjbeckett) for getting us started via [PR#3562](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/pull/3562).
-
-Element Call is a native Matrix video conferencing application developed by [Element](https://element.io/) that has the goal of replacing [Jitsi](./docs/configuring-playbook-jitsi.md) and the old WebRTC stack used in previous Element versions.
-
-💡 For now, Element Call is only supported with the [Synapse](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse.md) homeserver (with [federation](docs/configuring-playbook-federation.md) enabled) and [Element Web](docs/configuring-playbook-client-element-web.md) and Element X mobile clients. See the [Prerequisites](docs/configuring-playbook-element-call.md#prerequisites) section of the [Element Call documentation](docs/configuring-playbook-element-call.md) for more details.
-
-To get started, see the [Configuring Element Call](docs/configuring-playbook-element-call.md) documentation page.
-
-
-# 2025-03-08
-
-## 6️⃣ IPv6 support enablement recommended by default
-
-Our [default example configuration](./examples/vars.yml) and [Configuring DNS](./docs/configuring-dns.md) guides now recommend enabling [IPv6](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPv6) support. We recommend that everyone enables IPv6 support for their Matrix server, even if they don't have IPv6 connectivity yet.
-
-Our new [Configuring IPv6](./docs/configuring-ipv6.md) documentation page has more details about the playbook's IPv6 support.
-
-**Existing playbook users** will **need to do some manual work** to enable IPv6 support. This consists of:
-
-- enabling IPv6 support for the Docker container networks:
-	- add `devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled: true` to their `vars.yml` configuration file
-	- stop all services (`just stop-all`)
-	- delete all container networks on the server: `docker network rm $(docker network ls -q)`
-	- re-run the playbook fully: `just install-all`
-
-- [configuring IPv6 (`AAAA`) DNS records](./docs/configuring-ipv6.md#configuring-dns-records-for-ipv6)
-
-# 2025-02-26
-
-## 🪦 Bye-bye, Email2Matrix
-
-The [Email2Matrix](./docs/configuring-playbook-email2matrix.md) service has been superseded by the [Postmoogle](./docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-postmoogle.md) bridge for a long time now and was completely removed from the playbook today.
-
-If you still have the Email2Matrix component installed on your Matrix server, the playbook can no longer help you uninstall it and you will need to do it manually as described in the [Uninstalling Email2Matrix manually](./docs/configuring-playbook-email2matrix.md#uninstalling-email2matrix-manually) section of the documentation. The playbook will warn you if there are any `matrix_email2matrix_*` variables still remaining in your configuration.
-
-
-# 2025-02-23
-
-## The playbook defaults to exposing the Coturn STUN port (3478) over UDP once again
-
-Recently, we made the playbook [default to exposing the Coturn STUN port (3478) only over TCP](#the-playbook-now-defaults-to-exposing-the-coturn-stun-port-3478-only-over-tcp) to reduce the severity of DDoS amplification/reflection attacks.
-
-It seems like old Element clients on mobile devices only support talking to the STUN port over UDP, not TCP.
-To accommodate such ancient clients, we're now **reversing this change** and **defaulting to exposing the Coturn STUN port (3478) over UDP once again**.
-
-In light of this new information, you have 2 options:
-
-1. **If you already adapted to the previous change and would like to adapt to this change one again**:
-
-- make sure the `3478/udp` port is whitelisted in your external firewall (if you have one) once again.
-
-2. **If you don't care about old Element clients and wish to reduce the severity of DDoS amplification/reflection attacks**:
-
-- Consider closing the STUN/UDP port with the following configuration:
-
-  ```yaml
-  matrix_coturn_container_stun_plain_host_bind_port_udp: ""
-  ```
-
-- Consider keeping `3478/udp` blocked in your external firewall (if you have one)
-
-# 2025-02-21
-
-## Docker daemon options are no longer adjusted when IPv6 is enabled
-
-We landed [initial IPv6 support](#initial-work-on-ipv6-support) in the past via a `devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled` variable that one had to toggle to `true`.
-
-This variable did **2 different things at once**:
-
-- ensured that container networks were created with IPv6 being enabled
-- adjusted the Docker daemon's configuration to set `experimental: true` and `ip6tables: true` (a necessary prerequisite for creating IPv6-enabled networks)
-
-Since Docker 27.0.1's [changes to how it handles IPv6](https://docs.docker.com/engine/release-notes/27/#ipv6), **adjusting the Docker daemon's configuration is no longer necessary**, because:
-- `ip6tables` defaults to `true` for everyone
-- `ip6tables` is out of the experimental phase, so `experimental` is no longer necessary
-
-In light of this, we're introducing a new variable (`devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_daemon_options_changing_enabled`) for controlling if IPv6 should be force-enabled in the Docker daemon's configuration options.
-Since most people should be on a modern enough Docker daemon version which doesn't require such changes, this variable defaults to `false`.
-
-This change affects you like this:
-
-- ✅ if you're **not explicitly enabling IPv6** (via `devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled` in your configuration): you're unaffected
-- ❓ if you're **explicitly enabling IPv6** (via `devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled` in your configuration):
-  - ✅ .. and you're on a modern enough Docker version (which you most likely are): the playbook will no longer mess with your Docker daemon options. You're unaffected.
-  - 🔧 .. and you're on an old Docker version, you **are affected** and need to use the following configuration to restore the old behavior:
-
-    ```yml
-    # Force-enable IPv6 by changing the Docker daemon's options.
-    # This is necessary for Docker < 27.0.1, but not for newer versions.
-    devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_daemon_options_changing_enabled: true
-
-    # Request that individual container networks are created with IPv6 enabled.
-    devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled: true
-    ```
-
-## Support for bridging to Bluesky via mautrix-bluesky
-
-Thanks to [Zepmann](https://github.com/Zepmann), the playbook now supports bridging to [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/) via [mautrix-bluesky](https://github.com/mautrix/bluesky).
-
-To learn more, see our [Setting up mautrix-bluesky](./docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bluesky.md) documentation page.
-
-
-# 2025-02-19
-
-## The playbook now defaults to exposing the Coturn STUN port (3478) only over TCP
-
-We've previously done some work to **decrease the severity** of DDoS amplification attacks done through the [Coturn](./docs/configuring-playbook-turn.md)'s STUN port (2.8x -> 1.6x) as reported in [coturn: Lower DDoS amplification/reflection factor from 2.8 to 1.6 #2592](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/issues/2592).
-
-To **completely eliminate the problem** of DDoS amplification attacks done through the [Coturn](./docs/configuring-playbook-turn.md) STUN port even further (read more about this in [this article](https://stormwall.network/resources/blog/protect-against-ddos-based-on-stun-exploit)), the playbook now **disables exposure of the Coturn STUN port (`3478`) over UDP**. This is a bit heavy-handed, but is probably the only way to completely eliminate the problem.
-
-The playbook now **only exposes the Coturn STUN port (`3478`) over TCP by default**.
-
-💡 Users may wish to further remove the (now unnecessary) firewall rule allowing access to `3478/udp`.
-
-If you'd like the Coturn STUN port to be exposed over UDP like before, you can revert to the previous behavior by using the following configuration in your `vars.yml` file:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_coturn_container_stun_plain_host_bind_port_udp: "3478"
-```
-
-> [!WARNING]
-> People running Coturn directly on the `host` network (using `matrix_coturn_container_network: host`) will still have the STUN port exposed over UDP, as port exposure is done directly via Coturn and not via Docker. In such cases, the playbook cannot prevent `3478/udp` port exposure and you'd need to do it in another way (separate firewall rule, etc).
-
-
-# 2025-02-17
-
-## FluffyChat Web support
-
-Thanks to [Aine](https://gitlab.com/etke.cc) of [etke.cc](https://etke.cc/), the playbook now supports [FluffyChat Web](https://github.com/krille-chan/fluffychat) as an additional Matrix client you can self-host.
-
-To learn more, see our [Setting up FluffyChat Web](docs/configuring-playbook-client-fluffychat-web.md) documentation page.
-
-
-# 2025-02-03
-
-## The mautrix-hangouts bridge has been removed from the playbook
-
-The [mautrix-hangouts](./docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-hangouts.md) bridge has been deprecated in the playbook since December 2024 and finally got completely removed from the playbook in February 2025.
-
-This is because Google Hangouts has been discontinued since the 1st of November 2022.
-
-The playbook will let you know if you're using any `matrix_mautrix_hangouts_*` variables. You'll need to remove them from `vars.yml` and potentially [uninstall the bridge manually](./docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-hangouts.md#uninstalling-the-bridge-manually).
-
-
-# 2025-01-27
-
-## Redis and KeyDB are no longer part of the playbook
-
-**TLDR**: The playbook now exclusively uses Valkey as its Redis-compatible memorystore implementation, removing support for Redis and KeyDB. Most users are unaffected by this change unless they explicitly configured Redis or KeyDB variables. Only users that were explicitly defining `redis_*` or `keydb_*` variables will need to update their configuration to use `valkey_*` variables instead.
-
-The playbook has gone through several iterations of memorystore implementations:
-
-1. It initially used Redis, auto-installing it when needed by features/services
-2. [Switched to KeyDB](#backward-compatibility-break-the-playbook-now-defaults-to-keydb-instead-of-redis) as the default, while keeping Redis support for those who wished to remain on Redis
-3. [Switched to Valkey](#backward-compatibility-break-the-playbook-now-defaults-to-valkey-instead-of-keydb) due to [KeyDB issues](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/issues/3544), while keeping Redis and KeyDB support, for those who wished to remain on them
-
-To reduce configuration complexity and maintenance overhead, we are now:
-
-- removing Redis and KeyDB support entirely
-- using Valkey as the sole Redis-compatible memorystore implementation
-
-To update your configuration:
-
-- **Most users** don't need to do anything
-- **Users that were explicitly sticking to Redis/KeyDB** need to update their `vars.yml` to use `valkey_*` variables instead
-
-
 # 2025-01-19
 
-## conduwuit support
+## Conduwuit support
 
-Thanks to [Virkkunen](https://github.com/Virkkunen), we now have optional experimental [conduwuit](https://conduwuit.puppyirl.gay/) homeserver support for new installations.
+Thanks to [Virkkunen](https://github.com/Virkkunen), we now have optional experimental [Conduwuit](https://conduwuit.puppyirl.gay/) homeserver support for new installations.
 
-conduwuit is a fork of [Conduit](./docs/configuring-playbook-conduit.md), which the playbook also supports. See [Differences from upstream Conduit](https://conduwuit.puppyirl.gay/differences.html).
+Conduwuit is a fork of [Conduit](./docs/configuring-playbook-conduit.md), which the playbook also supports. See [Differences from upstream Conduit](https://conduwuit.puppyirl.gay/differences.html).
 
 Existing installations do **not** need to be updated. **Synapse is still the default homeserver implementation** installed by the playbook.
 
-To try out conduwuit, we recommend that you **use a new server**. Refer to our [Configuring conduwuit](./docs/configuring-playbook-conduwuit.md) guide for details.
+To try out Conduwuit, we recommend that you **use a new server**. Refer to our [Configuring Conduwuit](./docs/configuring-playbook-conduwuit.md) guide for details.
 
-**The homeserver implementation of an existing server cannot be changed** (e.g. from Synapse/Conduit/Dendrite to conduwuit) without data loss.
+**The homeserver implementation of an existing server cannot be changed** (e.g. from Synapse/Conduit/Dendrite to Conduwuit) without data loss.
 
 
 # 2025-01-14
@@ -232,9 +19,9 @@ To try out conduwuit, we recommend that you **use a new server**. Refer to our [
 
 The Synapse homeserver [requires Postgres v13 or newer](https://github.com/element-hq/synapse/issues/18034).
 
-If you've been maintaining your setup for a while and you haven't been doing [Postgres upgrades](docs/maintenance-postgres.md#upgrading-postgresql), you may be on an old version of Postgres. The easiest way to check is to see the contents of the `/matrix/postgres/data/PG_VERSION` file.
+If you've been maintaining your setup for a while and you haven't been doing [Postgres upgrades](maintenance-postgres.md#upgrading-postgresql), you may be on an old version of Postgres. The easiest way to check is to see the contents of the `/matrix/postgres/data/PG_VERSION` file.
 
-If you're on a Postgres version older than v13, you need to [upgrade your Postgres setup](docs/maintenance-postgres.md#upgrading-postgresql) or Synapse will produce an error on startup.
+If you're on a Postgres version older than v13, you need to [upgrade your Postgres setup](maintenance-postgres.md#upgrading-postgresql) or Synapse will produce an error on startup.
 
 If you're using an external Postgres server (not installed by this playbook), you'll need to figure out how to upgrade it yourself.
 
@@ -273,11 +60,11 @@ You can disable authenticated media at any time by setting `matrix_synapse_enabl
 
 The playbook used to install Redis or KeyDB if services have a need for a Redis-compatible implementation ([enabling worker support for Synapse](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse.md#load-balancing-with-workers), [enabling Hookshot encryption](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-hookshot.md#end-to-bridge-encryption), etc.).
 
-Earlier this year, we switched from Redis to KeyDB — see [(Backward Compatibility Break) The playbook now defaults to KeyDB, instead of Redis](#backward-compatibility-break-the-playbook-now-defaults-to-keydb-instead-of-redis).
+Earlier this year, we switched from Redis to KeyDB - see [(Backward Compatibility Break) The playbook now defaults to KeyDB, instead of Redis](#backward-compatibility-break-the-playbook-now-defaults-to-keydb-instead-of-redis).
 
 Because Valkey seems to be a better successor to Redis (than KeyDB) and likely doesn't suffer from [issues like this one](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/issues/3544), we now replace KeyDB with Valkey.
 
-Valkey (like KeyDB and Redis in the past) is an implicitly enabled dependency — you don't need custom configuration in `vars.yml` to enable it.
+Valkey (like KeyDB and Redis in the past) is an implicitly enabled dependency - you don't need custom configuration in `vars.yml` to enable it.
 
 Next time your run the playbook (via the `setup-all` tag), **KeyDB will be automatically uninstalled and replaced with Valkey**. Some Synapse downtime may occur while the switch happens.
 
@@ -399,7 +186,7 @@ As always, the playbook would let you know about this and point out any variable
 
 ## Support for baibot
 
-The playbook now supports installing [baibot](./docs/configuring-playbook-bot-baibot.md) (pronounced bye-bot) — a [Matrix](https://matrix.org/) bot developed by [etke.cc](https://etke.cc/) that exposes the power of [AI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence) / [Large Language Models](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_language_model) to you. 🤖
+The playbook now supports installing [baibot](./docs/configuring-playbook-bot-baibot.md) (pronounced bye-bot) - a [Matrix](https://matrix.org/) bot developed by [etke.cc](https://etke.cc/) that exposes the power of [AI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence) / [Large Language Models](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_language_model) to you. 🤖
 
 It supports [OpenAI](https://openai.com/)'s [ChatGPT](https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/) models, as well as many other [☁️ providers](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/providers.md).
 
@@ -411,15 +198,15 @@ To get started, see the [Setting up baibot](./docs/configuring-playbook-bot-baib
 
 The playbook now installs [etke.cc](https://etke.cc/)'s [fork](https://github.com/etkecc/synapse-admin) of [synapse-admin](https://github.com/Awesome-Technologies/synapse-admin) (originally developed by [Awesome-Technologies](https://github.com/Awesome-Technologies)). This fork is a drop-in replacement for the original software.
 
-The creation of the fork has been provoked by users frequently encountering issues with the original synapse-admin software, such as unintentionally deleting their one-and-only admin user account (fixed [here](https://github.com/etkecc/synapse-admin/pull/1) and also contributed upstream [here](https://github.com/Awesome-Technologies/synapse-admin/pull/608) — to no avail for now). Since its inception, [a bunch of other quality-of-life improvements](https://github.com/etkecc/synapse-admin?tab=readme-ov-file#changes) have been made to the fork.
+The creation of the fork has been provoked by users frequently encountering issues with the original synapse-admin software, such as unintentionally deleting their one-and-only admin user account (fixed [here](https://github.com/etkecc/synapse-admin/pull/1) and also contributed upstream [here](https://github.com/Awesome-Technologies/synapse-admin/pull/608) - to no avail for now). Since its inception, [a bunch of other quality-of-life improvements](https://github.com/etkecc/synapse-admin?tab=readme-ov-file#changes) have been made to the fork.
 
 If upstream synapse-admin picks up the pace and improves, the etke.cc fork may disappear and the playbook may switch to the original software again. Until that time comes, we believe that etke.cc's fork is the better software to use right now.
 
 If you'd like to switch back to the original synapse-admin software, you can do so by adding the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
 
 ```yaml
-matrix_synapse_admin_docker_image: "{{ matrix_synapse_admin_docker_image_registry_prefix }}awesometechnologies/synapse-admin:{{ matrix_synapse_admin_version }}"
-matrix_synapse_admin_docker_image_registry_prefix_upstream: docker.io/
+matrix_synapse_admin_docker_image: "{{ matrix_synapse_admin_docker_image_name_prefix }}awesometechnologies/synapse-admin:{{ matrix_synapse_admin_version }}"
+matrix_synapse_admin_docker_image_name_prefix: "{{ 'localhost/' if matrix_synapse_admin_container_image_self_build else matrix_container_global_registry_prefix }}"
 
 matrix_synapse_admin_version: 0.10.3
 
@@ -482,7 +269,7 @@ matrix_corporal_version: 2.8.0
 
 ## synapse-usage-exporter support
 
-Thanks to [Michael Hollister](https://github.com/Michael-Hollister) from [FUTO](https://www.futo.org/), the creators of the [Circles app](https://circu.li/), the playbook can now set up [synapse-usage-exporter](https://github.com/loelkes/synapse-usage-exporter) — a small [Flask](https://flask.palletsprojects.com)-based webservice which can capture usage statistics from Synapse (via HTTP `PUT`) and then make them available for Prometheus to scrape.
+Thanks to [Michael Hollister](https://github.com/Michael-Hollister) from [FUTO](https://www.futo.org/), the creators of the [Circles app](https://circu.li/), the playbook can now set up [synapse-usage-exporter](https://github.com/loelkes/synapse-usage-exporter) - a small [Flask](https://flask.palletsprojects.com)-based webservice which can capture usage statistics from Synapse (via HTTP `PUT`) and then make them available for Prometheus to scrape.
 
 To learn more see our [Enabling synapse-usage-exporter for Synapse usage statistics](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-usage-exporter.md) documentation page.
 
@@ -513,7 +300,7 @@ If you're using the playbook's Traefik instance to reverse-proxy to some other s
 
 If you've tweaked any of this playbook's `_path_prefix` variables and made them use a regular expression, you will now need to make additional adjustments. The playbook makes extensive use of `PathPrefix()` matchers in Traefik rules and `PathPrefix` does not support regular expressions anymore. To work around it, you may now need to override a whole `_traefik_rule` variable and switch it from [`PathPrefix` to `PathRegexp`](https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/routing/routers/#path-pathprefix-and-pathregexp).
 
-If you're not using [matrix-media-repo](./docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-media-repo.md) (the only role we had to tweak to adapt it to Traefik v3), you **may potentially downgrade to Traefik v2** (if necessary) by adding `traefik_verison: v2.11.4` to your configuration. People using `matrix-media-repo` cannot downgrade this way, because `matrix-media-repo` has been adjusted to use `PathRegexp` — a [routing matcher](https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/v2.11/routing/routers/#rule) that Traefik v2 does not understand.
+If you're not using [matrix-media-repo](./docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-media-repo.md) (the only role we had to tweak to adapt it to Traefik v3), you **may potentially downgrade to Traefik v2** (if necessary) by adding `traefik_verison: v2.11.4` to your configuration. People using `matrix-media-repo` cannot downgrade this way, because `matrix-media-repo` has been adjusted to use `PathRegexp` - a [routing matcher](https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/v2.11/routing/routers/#rule) that Traefik v2 does not understand.
 
 ### HTTP/3 is enabled by default
 
@@ -584,7 +371,7 @@ When generating new webhooks, you should start seeing the new URLs being used.
 
 **For now**, **both** old URLs (`/hookshot/webhooks/:hookId`) and new URLs (`/hookshot/webhooks/webhook/:hookId`) **continue to work**, so your webhooks will not break just yet.
 
-However, **we recommend that you update all your old webhook URLs** (configured in other systems) to include the new `/webhook` path component, so that future Hookshot changes (whenever they come) will not break your webhooks. You don't need to do anything on the Hookshot side — you merely need to reconfigure the remote systems that use your webhook URLs.
+However, **we recommend that you update all your old webhook URLs** (configured in other systems) to include the new `/webhook` path component, so that future Hookshot changes (whenever they come) will not break your webhooks. You don't need to do anything on the Hookshot side - you merely need to reconfigure the remote systems that use your webhook URLs.
 
 
 # 2024-06-22
@@ -646,7 +433,7 @@ It should be noted that:
 
 ## Pantalaimon support
 
-Thanks to [Julian Foad](https://matrix.to/#/@julian:foad.me.uk), the playbook can now install the [Pantalaimon](https://github.com/matrix-org/pantalaimon) E2EE aware proxy daemon for you. It's already possible to integrate it with [Draupnir](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-draupnir.md) to allow it to work in E2EE rooms — see our Draupnir docs for details.
+Thanks to [Julian Foad](https://matrix.to/#/@julian:foad.me.uk), the playbook can now install the [Pantalaimon](https://github.com/matrix-org/pantalaimon) E2EE aware proxy daemon for you. It's already possible to integrate it with [Draupnir](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-draupnir.md) to allow it to work in E2EE rooms - see our Draupnir docs for details.
 
 See our [Setting up Pantalaimon](docs/configuring-playbook-pantalaimon.md) documentation to get started.
 
@@ -666,9 +453,9 @@ The documentation page for [Draupnir for all](./docs/configuring-playbook-appser
 
 ## Support for bridging to Facebook/Messenger via the new mautrix-meta bridge
 
-The [mautrix-facebook](./docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-facebook.md) and [mautrix-instagram](./docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-instagram.md) bridges are being [superseded by a new bridge](https://github.com/mautrix/facebook/issues/332) — the [mautrix-meta](https://github.com/mautrix/meta) bridge.
+The [mautrix-facebook](./docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-facebook.md) and [mautrix-instagram](./docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-instagram.md) bridges are being [superseded by a new bridge](https://github.com/mautrix/facebook/issues/332) - the [mautrix-meta](https://github.com/mautrix/meta) bridge.
 
-The playbook now supports the new mautrix-meta bridge — a single bridge, which can run in different modes and bridge to Messenger (via [Facebook](https://facebook.com/), Facebook over [Tor](https://www.torproject.org/) or via [Messenger](https://messenger.com/)) and [Instagram](https://instagram.com/). The playbook makes this bridge available via 2 separate Ansible roles, allowing you to easily run 2 instances of mautrix-meta, for bridging to both services at the same time.
+The playbook now supports the new mautrix-meta bridge - a single bridge, which can run in different modes and bridge to Messenger (via [Facebook](https://facebook.com/), Facebook over [Tor](https://www.torproject.org/) or via [Messenger](https://messenger.com/)) and [Instagram](https://instagram.com/). The playbook makes this bridge available via 2 separate Ansible roles, allowing you to easily run 2 instances of mautrix-meta, for bridging to both services at the same time.
 
 If you're using mautrix-facebook or mautrix-instagram right now, **you can still continue using the old bridges, but may wish to change to the new bridge implementations**. See:
 
@@ -689,9 +476,9 @@ The playbook has always used a very conservative cache factor (`matrix_synapse_c
 
 The playbook now uses **a 20x larger cache factor** (currently `10`), adjusts a few other cache-related variables, and **enables cache auto-tuning** via the following variables:
 
-- `matrix_synapse_cache_autotuning_max_cache_memory_usage` — defaults to 1/8 of total RAM with a cap of 2GB; values are specified in bytes
-- `matrix_synapse_cache_autotuning_target_cache_memory_usage` — defaults to 1/16 of total RAM with a cap of 1GB; values are specified in bytes
-- `matrix_synapse_cache_autotuning_min_cache_ttl` — defaults to `30s`
+- `matrix_synapse_cache_autotuning_max_cache_memory_usage` - defaults to 1/8 of total RAM with a cap of 2GB; values are specified in bytes
+- `matrix_synapse_cache_autotuning_target_cache_memory_usage` - defaults to 1/16 of total RAM with a cap of 1GB; values are specified in bytes
+- `matrix_synapse_cache_autotuning_min_cache_ttl` - defaults to `30s`
 
 These values should be good defaults for most servers, but may change over time as we experiment further.
 
@@ -704,7 +491,7 @@ Refer to our new [Tuning caches and cache autotuning](docs/maintenance-synapse.m
 
 This only affects people who are [Serving a static website at the base domain](./docs/configuring-playbook-base-domain-serving.md#serving-a-static-website-at-the-base-domain), but not managing its `index.html` through the playbook.
 
-That is, for people who have `matrix_static_files_file_index_html_enabled: false` in their `vars.yml` configuration, the playbook has a new default behavior. Since the playbook is not managing the `index.html` file, it will default to a more sensible way of handling the base domain — redirecting `https://example.com/` to `https://matrix.example.com/`, instead of serving a 404 page.
+That is, for people who have `matrix_static_files_file_index_html_enabled: false` in their `vars.yml` configuration, the playbook has a new default behavior. Since the playbook is not managing the `index.html` file, it will default to a more sensible way of handling the base domain  - redirecting `https://example.com/` to `https://matrix.example.com/`, instead of serving a 404 page.
 
 If you are managing your static website by yourself (by dropping files into `/matrix/static-files/public` somehow), then you probably don't wish for such redirection to happen. You can disable it by adding `matrix_static_files_container_labels_base_domain_root_path_redirection_enabled: false` to your `vars.yml` configuration file.
 
@@ -728,7 +515,7 @@ To get started, refer to our [Specialized workers](./docs/configuring-playbook-s
 
 A few months ago, the [Element](https://element.io/) company has [announced](https://element.io/blog/element-to-adopt-agplv3/) that their work on the Synapse homeserver would no longer be available under the permissive [Apache-2.0 license](https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0), but only under:
 
-- the [AGPLv3](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.en.html) free-software license — the same license that this Ansible playbook has always used
+- the [AGPLv3](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.en.html) free-software license - the same license that this Ansible playbook has always used
 - a proprietary license, for those wishing for Element to [sell them an exception](https://gnu.org/philosophy/selling-exceptions.html) to the AGPLv3 license
 
 You can also learn more in [this post](https://matrix.org/blog/2023/11/06/future-of-synapse-dendrite/) by the Matrix Foundation.
@@ -745,7 +532,7 @@ For people building commercial products on top of Synapse, they may have to eith
 
 We're no lawyers and this changelog entry does not aim to give you the best legal advice, so please research on your own!
 
-If you'd like to continue using the old Apache-2.0-licensed Synapse (for a while longer anyway), the playbook makes it possible by introducing a new Ansible variable. You can do it like this:
+If you'd like to continue using the old Apache-2.0-licensed Synapse (for a while longer anyway), the playbook makes it possible by intruducing a new Ansible variable. You can do it like this:
 
 ```yaml
 # Switch the organization that Synapse container images (or source code for self-building) are pulled from.
@@ -759,7 +546,7 @@ matrix_synapse_version: v1.98.0
 
 Notes:
 
-- if you had already upgraded Synapse to `v1.99.0` by running this playbook, you will still be able to downgrade to `v1.98.0`, because both releases use the same database schema version (`SCHEMA_COMPAT_VERSION = 83` — see [here for v1.98.0](https://github.com/element-hq/synapse/blob/v1.98.0/synapse/storage/schema/__init__.py#L131-L134) and [here for v1.99.0](https://github.com/element-hq/synapse/blob/v1.99.0/synapse/storage/schema/__init__.py#L137-L140)). More details on Synapse's database schema are available [here](https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/develop/development/database_schema.html). It appears that there are no new database migrations introduced in `v1.99.0`, so going back to the older release is possible. This is not guaranteed to hold true for future Synapse releases, so if you're seeing this early-enough, consider pinning the version and organization before re-running the playbook and getting upgraded to the latest version
+- if you had already upgraded Synapse to `v1.99.0` by running this playbook, you will still be able to downgrade to `v1.98.0`, because both releases use the same database schema version (`SCHEMA_COMPAT_VERSION = 83` - see [here for v1.98.0](https://github.com/element-hq/synapse/blob/v1.98.0/synapse/storage/schema/__init__.py#L131-L134) and [here for v1.99.0](https://github.com/element-hq/synapse/blob/v1.99.0/synapse/storage/schema/__init__.py#L137-L140)). More details on Synapse's database schema are available [here](https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/develop/development/database_schema.html). It appears that there are no new database migrations introduced in `v1.99.0`, so going back to the older release is possible. This is not guaranteed to hold true for future Synapse releases, so if you're seeing this early-enough, consider pinning the version and organization before re-running the playbook and getting upgraded to the latest version
 
 - running an outdated homeserver exposes you to security issues and incompatibilities. Only consider doing this as a short-term solution.
 
@@ -777,14 +564,14 @@ As of [#204](https://github.com/the-draupnir-project/Draupnir/pull/204) Draupnir
 
 ### Backstory on `matrix-nginx-proxy`
 
-We gather here today to celebrate the loss of a once-beloved component in our stack — `matrix-nginx-proxy`. It's been our [nginx](https://nginx.org/)-based reverse-proxy of choice since the [first commit](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/tree/87f5883f2455fb115457b65f267f17de305c053c) of this playbook, 7 years ago.
+We gather here today to celebrate the loss of a once-beloved component in our stack - `matrix-nginx-proxy`. It's been our [nginx](https://nginx.org/)-based reverse-proxy of choice since the [first commit](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/tree/87f5883f2455fb115457b65f267f17de305c053c) of this playbook, 7 years ago.
 
-For 6 years, `matrix-nginx-proxy` has been the front-most reverse-proxy in our setup (doing SSL termination, etc.). After [transitioning to Traefik last year](#traefik-is-the-default-reverse-proxy-now), `matrix-nginx-proxy` took a step back. Nevertheless, since it was so ingrained into the playbook, it still remained in use — even if only internally. Despite our warnings of its imminent death, many of you have indubitably continued to use it instead of Traefik. Its suffering continued for too long, because it served many different purposes and massive effort was required to transition them to others.
+For 6 years, `matrix-nginx-proxy` has been the front-most reverse-proxy in our setup (doing SSL termination, etc.). After [transitioning to Traefik last year](#traefik-is-the-default-reverse-proxy-now), `matrix-nginx-proxy` took a step back. Nevertheless, since it was so ingrained into the playbook, it still remained in use - even if only internally. Despite our warnings of its imminent death, many of you have indubitably continued to use it instead of Traefik. Its suffering continued for too long, because it served many different purposes and massive effort was required to transition them to others.
 
 To us, `matrix-nginx-proxy` was:
 
 - an [nginx](https://nginx.org/)-based reverse-proxy
-- an Ansible role organizing the work of [certbot](https://certbot.eff.org/) — retrieving free [Let's Encrypt](https://letsencrypt.org/) SSL certificates for `matrix-nginx-proxy` and for the [coturn TURN server](./docs/configuring-playbook-turn.md)
+- an Ansible role organizing the work of [certbot](https://certbot.eff.org/) - retrieving free [Let's Encrypt](https://letsencrypt.org/) SSL certificates for `matrix-nginx-proxy` and for the [coturn TURN server](./docs/configuring-playbook-turn.md)
 - a central component for reverse-proxying to the [long list of services](./docs/configuring-playbook.md) supported by the playbook. As such, it became a dependency that all these services had to inject themselves into during runtime
 - an intermediary through which addons (bridges, bots) communicated with the homeserver. Going through an intermediary (instead of directly talking to the homeserver) is useful when certain components (like [matrix-media-repo](./docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-media-repo.md) or [matrix-corporal](./docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-corporal.md)) are enabled, because it lets these services "steal routes" from the homeserver
 - a webserver for serving the `/.well-known/matrix` static files (generated by the `matrix-base` role until now)
@@ -809,9 +596,9 @@ This reduces "network" hops (improving performance) and also decreases the numbe
 
 ### Traefik now has an extra job
 
-Previously, **Traefik had a single purpose** — being the main reverse-proxy. It was either front-most (terminating SSL, etc.) or you were [fronting Traefik with your own other reverse-proxy](./docs/configuring-playbook-own-webserver.md#fronting-the-integrated-reverse-proxy-webserver-with-another-reverse-proxy). In any case — it had this central (yet decentralized) job.
+Previously, **Traefik had a single purpose** - being the main reverse-proxy. It was either front-most (terminating SSL, etc.) or you were [fronting Traefik with your own other reverse-proxy](./docs/configuring-playbook-own-webserver.md#fronting-the-integrated-reverse-proxy-webserver-with-another-reverse-proxy). In any case - it had this central (yet decentralized) job.
 
-Now, **Traefik has one more role** — it serves as an intermediary which allows addon services (bridges, bots, etc.) to communicate with the homeserver. As mentioned above, such an intermediary service is not strictly necessary in all kinds of setups, but more complex setups (including [matrix-media-repo](./docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-media-repo.md) or [matrix-corporal](./docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-corporal.md)) benefit from it.
+Now, **Traefik has one more role** - it serves as an intermediary which allows addon services (bridges, bots, etc.) to communicate with the homeserver. As mentioned above, such an intermediary service is not strictly necessary in all kinds of setups, but more complex setups (including [matrix-media-repo](./docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-media-repo.md) or [matrix-corporal](./docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-corporal.md)) benefit from it.
 
 To perform this new role, Traefik now has a new internal [entrypoint](https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/routing/entrypoints/) called `matrix-internal-matrix-client-api`. All homeservers (Conduit, Dendrite, Synapse and even `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion`) and homeserver-related core services ([matrix-media-repo](./docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-media-repo.md), [matrix-corporal](./docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-corporal.md) and potentially others) register their routes (using [container labels](https://docs.docker.com/config/labels-custom-metadata/)) not only on the public entrypoints (`web-secure`, `matrix-federation`), but also on this new internal entrypoint.
 
@@ -828,7 +615,7 @@ Despite these downsides (which the playbook manages automatically), we believe i
 
 People running the default Traefik setup do not need to do anything to make Traefik take on this extra job. Your Traefik configuration will be updated automatically.
 
-**People running their own Traefik reverse-proxy need to do [minor adjustments](#people-managing-their-own-traefik-instance-need-to-do-minor-changes)**, as described in the section below.
+**People runnning their own Traefik reverse-proxy need to do [minor adjustments](#people-managing-their-own-traefik-instance-need-to-do-minor-changes)**, as described in the section below.
 
 You may disable Traefik acting as an intermediary by explicitly setting `matrix_playbook_public_matrix_federation_api_traefik_entrypoint_enabled` to `false`. Services would then be configured to talk to the homeserver directly, giving you a slight performance boost and a "simpler" Traefik setup. However, such a configuration is less tested and will cause troubles, especially if you enable more services (like `matrix-media-repo`, etc.) in the future. As such, it's not recommended.
 
@@ -846,7 +633,7 @@ If you don't do these changes (switching from `traefik_additional_entrypoints_au
 
 ### Supported reverse proxy types are now fewer
 
-This section is for people using a more custom reverse-proxy setup — those having `matrix_playbook_reverse_proxy_type` set to a value different than the default (`playbook-managed-traefik`).
+This section is for people using a more custom reverse-proxy setup - those having `matrix_playbook_reverse_proxy_type` set to a value different than the default (`playbook-managed-traefik`).
 
 Previously, we allowed you to set `matrix_playbook_reverse_proxy_type` to 7 different values to accommodate various reverse-proxy setups.
 
@@ -869,9 +656,9 @@ If you were using these values as a way to stay away from Traefik, you now have
 
 Now that `matrix-nginx-proxy` is not in the mix, it became easier to clear out some other long-overdue technical debt.
 
-Since the very beginning of this playbook, all playbook services were connected to a single (shared) `matrix` container network. Later on, some additional container networks appeared, but most services (database, etc.) still remained in the `matrix` container network. This meant that any random container in this network could try to talk (or attack) the Postgres database operating in the same `matrix` network.
+Since the very beginning of this playbook, all playbook services were connected to a single (shared) `matrix` container network. Later on, some additional container networks appeared, but most services (database, etc.) still remained in the `matrix` container network.  This meant that any random container in this network could try to talk (or attack) the Postgres database operating in the same `matrix` network.
 
-Moving components (especially the database) into other container networks was difficult — it required changes to many other components to ensure correct connectivity.
+Moving components (especially the database) into other container networks was difficult - it required changes to many other components to ensure correct connectivity.
 
 All the hard work has been done now. We've added much more isolation between services by splitting them up into separate networks (`matrix-homeserver`, `matrix-addons`, `matrix-monitoring`, `matrix-exim-relay`, etc). Components are only joined to the networks they need and should (for the most part) not be able to access unrelated things.
 
@@ -885,11 +672,11 @@ This section is for people who are exposing monitoring metrics publicly, to be c
 
 Previously, `matrix-nginx-proxy` was potentially password-protecting all `/metrics/*` endpoints with the same username and password (specified as plain-text in your `vars.yml` configuration file).
 
-From now on, there are new variables for doing roughly the same — `matrix_metrics_exposure_enabled`, `matrix_metrics_exposure_http_basic_auth_enabled` and `matrix_metrics_exposure_http_basic_auth_users`. See the [Prometheus & Grafana](./docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md) docs page for details.
+From now on, there are new variables for doing roughly the same - `matrix_metrics_exposure_enabled`, `matrix_metrics_exposure_http_basic_auth_enabled` and `matrix_metrics_exposure_http_basic_auth_users`. See the [Prometheus & Grafana](./docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md) docs page for details.
 
 `matrix-nginx-proxy` is not acting as a "global guardian" anymore. Now, each role provides its own metrics exposure and protection by registering with Traefik. Nevertheless, all roles are wired (via playbook configuration in `group_vars/matrix_servers`) to obey these new `matrix_metrics_exposure_*` variables. We've eliminated the centralization, but have kept the ease of use. Now, you can also do per-service password-protection (with different credentials), should you need to do that for some reason.
 
-The playbook will tell you about all variables that you need to migrate during runtime, so rest assured — you shouldn't be able to miss anything!
+The playbook will tell you about all variables that you need to migrate during runtime, so rest assured - you shouldn't be able to miss anything!
 
 ### Matrix static files
 
@@ -909,9 +696,9 @@ We believe that using Traefik provides way too many benefits to worry about this
 
 The heaviest part of running a Matrix homeserver is all the slow and potentially inefficient things the homeserver (e.g. Synapse) is doing. These things affect performance much more than whatever reverse-proxy is in front. Your server will die the same way by joining the famously large **Matrix HQ** room, no matter which reverse-proxy you put in front.
 
-Even our previously mentioned benchmarks (yielding ~1300 rps) are synthetic — hitting a useless `/_matrix/client/versions` endpoint. Real-use does much more than this.
+Even our previously mentioned benchmarks (yielding ~1300 rps) are synthetic - hitting a useless `/_matrix/client/versions` endpoint. Real-use does much more than this.
 
-If this is still not convincing enough for you and you want the best possible performance, consider [Fronting Traefik with another reverse-proxy](./docs/configuring-playbook-own-webserver.md#fronting-the-integrated-reverse-proxy-webserver-with-another-reverse-proxy) (thus having the slowest part — SSL termination — happen elsewhere) or [Using no reverse-proxy on the Matrix side at all](./docs/configuring-playbook-own-webserver.md#using-no-reverse-proxy-on-the-matrix-side-at-all). The playbook will not get in your way of doing that, but these options may make your life much harder. Performance comes at a cost, after all.
+If this is still not convincing enough for you and you want the best possible performance, consider [Fronting Traefik with another reverse-proxy](./docs/configuring-playbook-own-webserver.md#fronting-the-integrated-reverse-proxy-webserver-with-another-reverse-proxy) (thus having the slowest part - SSL termination - happen elsewhere) or [Using no reverse-proxy on the Matrix side at all](./docs/configuring-playbook-own-webserver.md#using-no-reverse-proxy-on-the-matrix-side-at-all). The playbook will not get in your way of doing that, but these options may make your life much harder. Performance comes at a cost, after all.
 
 ### Migration procedure
 
@@ -923,7 +710,7 @@ The updated playbook will automatically perform some migration tasks for you:
 
 3. It will delete the `/matrix/ssl` directory and all files within it. You can disable this behavior by adding `matrix_playbook_migration_matrix_ssl_uninstallation_enabled: false` to your `vars.yml` configuration file. If you have some important certificates there for some reason, take them out or temporarily disable removal of these files until you do.
 
-4. It will tell you about all variables (`matrix_nginx_proxy_*` and many others — even from other roles) that have changed during this large nginx-elimination upgrade. You can disable this behavior by adding `matrix_playbook_migration_matrix_nginx_proxy_elimination_variable_transition_checks_enabled: false` to your `vars.yml` configuration file.
+4. It will tell you about all variables (`matrix_nginx_proxy_*` and many others - even from other roles) that have changed during this large nginx-elimination upgrade. You can disable this behavior by adding `matrix_playbook_migration_matrix_nginx_proxy_elimination_variable_transition_checks_enabled: false` to your `vars.yml` configuration file.
 
 5. It will tell you about any leftover `matrix_nginx_proxy_*` variables in your `vars.yml` file. You can disable this behavior by adding `matrix_playbook_migration_matrix_nginx_proxy_leftover_variable_validation_checks_enabled: false` to your `vars.yml` configuration file.
 
@@ -1046,17 +833,17 @@ The playbook should **automatically migrate your mautrix-signal installation to
 
 **TDLR**: if your Matrix server is federating (which it mostly likely is, unless you've [disabled federation](docs/configuring-playbook-federation.md#disabling-federation)), your public rooms will not only be joinable across federation (as they've always been), but from now on will be discoverable (made available as a list across federation). We're changing this by flipping the value for Synapse's `allow_public_rooms_over_federation` setting to `true`, going against the upstream default. Servers that disable federation are not affected. Servers that have public rooms which are not published to the room directory are also not affected.
 
-We generally try to stick to the default configuration for Synapse (and all other components), unless these defaults seem wrong or harmful. One such previous case from a few months ago was us [Enabling `forget_rooms_on_leave` by default for Synapse](#enabling-forget_rooms_on_leave-by-default-for-synapse) — the default value was making Synapse more wasteful of resources by default.
+We generally try to stick to the default configuration for Synapse (and all other components), unless these defaults seem wrong or harmful. One such previous case from a few months ago was us [Enabling `forget_rooms_on_leave` by default for Synapse](#enabling-forget_rooms_on_leave-by-default-for-synapse) - the default value was making Synapse more wasteful of resources by default.
 
 Today, we're going against upstream defaults again and flipping the `allow_public_rooms_over_federation` configuration option to `true`. This way, public rooms on your server will be made discoverable by others via federation, using the [`GET /_matrix/federation/v1/publicRooms` of the Server-Server API](https://spec.matrix.org/v1.8/server-server-api/#get_matrixfederationv1publicrooms).
 
 The upstream Synapse default is `false` (disabled), so that public rooms are not exposed for other servers to discover (learn about their existence). Nevertheless, even if these rooms are not exposed (listed) for discovery, they are **still joinable** by anyone who knows their address or is invited to the room by an existing member.
 
-**We go against the upstream default** in an effort to make Matrix federation more useful — a public room should be globally public — not only joinable, but also discoverable across federation.
+**We go against the upstream default** in an effort to make Matrix federation more useful - a public room should be globally public - not only joinable, but also discoverable across federation.
 
 The **historical reasoning** behind this change is as follows:
 
-- `allow_public_rooms_over_federation` seems to have been enabled by default for Synapse until v1.7.0 (~2019), just like we believe it should be for a globally-federating network — rooms should be joinable and discoverable across federation.
+- `allow_public_rooms_over_federation` seems to have been enabled by default for Synapse until v1.7.0 (~2019), just like we believe it should be for a globally-federating network - rooms should be joinable and discoverable across federation.
 
 - In Synapse v1.7.0 (~2019), `allow_public_rooms_over_federation` [got disabled](https://github.com/element-hq/synapse/blob/e9069c9f919685606506f04527332e83fbfa44d9/docs/upgrade.md?plain=1#L1877-L1891) by default in a [security-by-obscurity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_through_obscurity) workaround for misconfigured servers. See the [Avoiding unwelcome visitors on private Matrix servers](https://matrix.org/blog/2019/11/09/avoiding-unwelcome-visitors-on-private-matrix-servers/) `matrix.org` blog article. We believe that people wishing for a truly private server, should [disable federation](docs/configuring-playbook-federation.md#disabling-federation), instead of having a fully-federating server and trying to hide its public rooms. We also provide other workarounds below. We (and the Synapse team, obviously) believe that Matrix should federate by default, so federating the public room list seems to make sense.
 
@@ -1066,7 +853,7 @@ Here are **actions you may wish to take** as a result of this change:
 
 - (recommended) embrace the new default. If your Matrix server is federating, your public rooms have always been joinable across federation anyway. Exposing the list of public rooms does no harm and more-so does good by contributing to the usefulness of the Matrix network by facilitating room discovery.
 
-- (switch to a better way of doings things on your semi-private server) The problem that the Synapse team appears to have solved by flipping the `allow_public_rooms_over_federation` default in Synapse v1.7.0 seems to for "mostly private" servers, which federate and have a bunch of rooms made public (and published in their room directory) in an effort to allow people on the same homeserver to easily find and join them (self-onboarding). With the introduction of Matrix Spaces, you can reorganize your flow around spaces — you can auto-join your users to a Matrix Space (via Synapse's `auto_join_rooms` setting — controlled by our `matrix_synapse_auto_join_rooms` variable), then add a bunch of rooms to the space and make them joinable by people belonging to the space. That is to say, do not make rooms public and do not publish them to the room directory unless they are really public. Instead, use other mechanisms for semi-public rooms or private rooms. One alternative is to stick to what you're doing (public rooms published to your rooms directory) but having a `m.federate: true` flag set during creation (clients like Element Web have a nice UI checkbox for this) to explicitly disable federation for them.
+- (switch to a better way of doings things on your semi-private server) The problem that the Synapse team appears to have solved by flipping the `allow_public_rooms_over_federation` default in Synapse v1.7.0 seems to for "mostly private" servers, which federate and have a bunch of rooms made public (and published in their room directory) in an effort to allow people on the same homeserver to easily find and join them (self-onboarding). With the introduction of Matrix Spaces, you can reorganize your flow around spaces - you can auto-join your users to a Matrix Space (via Synapse's `auto_join_rooms` setting - controlled by our `matrix_synapse_auto_join_rooms` variable), then add a bunch of rooms to the space and make them joinable by people belonging to the space. That is to say, do not make rooms public and do not publish them to the room directory unless they are really public. Instead, use other mechanisms for semi-public rooms or private rooms. One alternative is to stick to what you're doing (public rooms published to your rooms directory) but having a `m.federate: true` flag set during creation (clients like Element Web have a nice UI checkbox for this) to explicitly disable federation for them.
 
 - (keeping the old behavior) if you wish to keep doing what you're doing (keeping your Matrix server federating, but hiding its public rooms list), add `matrix_synapse_allow_public_rooms_over_federation: false` to your `vars.yml` configuration. This restores the old behavior. You may also consider [disabling federation](docs/configuring-playbook-federation.md#disabling-federation) completely instead of relying on security-by-obscurity measures.
 
@@ -1125,7 +912,7 @@ Thanks to [Shreyas Ajjarapu](https://github.com/shreyasajj)'s efforts, the playb
 
 ## matrix-media-repo support
 
-Thanks to [Michael Hollister](https://github.com/Michael-Hollister) from [FUTO](https://www.futo.org/), the creators of the [Circles app](https://circu.li/), the playbook can now set up [matrix-media-repo](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-media-repo) — an alternative way to store homeserver media files, powered by a homeserver-independent implementation which supports S3 storage, IPFS, deduplication and other advanced features.
+Thanks to [Michael Hollister](https://github.com/Michael-Hollister) from [FUTO](https://www.futo.org/), the creators of the [Circles app](https://circu.li/), the playbook can now set up [matrix-media-repo](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-media-repo) - an alternative way to store homeserver media files, powered by a homeserver-independent implementation which supports S3 storage, IPFS, deduplication and other advanced features.
 
 To learn more see our [Storing Matrix media files using matrix-media-repo](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-media-repo.md) documentation page.
 
@@ -1149,7 +936,7 @@ If you'd like to go back to the old behavior, add the following to your configur
 
 **TLDR**: the `matrix-jitsi` role is now included from the [ansible-role-jitsi](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-jitsi) repository, part of the [MASH playbook](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/mash-playbook). Some variables have been renamed. All functionality remains intact.
 
-The `matrix-jitsi` role has been relocated in its own repository, part of the [MASH playbook](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/mash-playbook) project — an Ansible playbook for self-hosting [a growing list of FOSS software](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/mash-playbook/blob/main/docs/supported-services.md). If hosting a Jitsi stack on the Matrix server itself did not stand right with you or you always wanted to host most stuff, you can now use this new playbook to do so.
+The `matrix-jitsi` role has been relocated in its own repository, part of the [MASH playbook](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/mash-playbook) project - an Ansible playbook for self-hosting [a growing list of FOSS software](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/mash-playbook/blob/main/docs/supported-services.md). If hosting a Jitsi stack on the Matrix server itself did not stand right with you or you always wanted to host most stuff, you can now use this new playbook to do so.
 
 As part of the extraction process of this role out of the Matrix playbook, a few other things improved:
 
@@ -1179,7 +966,7 @@ This change was already applied a while before this entry, but as some users wer
 
 **TLDR**: the `matrix-prometheus` role is now included from the [ansible-role-prometheus](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-prometheus) repository, part of the [MASH playbook](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/mash-playbook). Some variables have been renamed. All functionality remains intact.
 
-The `matrix-prometheus` role has been relocated in its own repository, part of the [MASH playbook](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/mash-playbook) project — an Ansible playbook for self-hosting [a growing list of FOSS software](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/mash-playbook/blob/main/docs/supported-services.md). If hosting a Prometheus stack on the Matrix server itself did not stand right with you or you always wanted to host most stuff, you can now use this new playbook to do so.
+The `matrix-prometheus` role has been relocated in its own repository, part of the [MASH playbook](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/mash-playbook) project - an Ansible playbook for self-hosting [a growing list of FOSS software](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/mash-playbook/blob/main/docs/supported-services.md). If hosting a Prometheus stack on the Matrix server itself did not stand right with you or you always wanted to host most stuff, you can now use this new playbook to do so.
 
 Extracting the Prometheus role out of this Matrix playbook required huge internal refactoring to the way the Prometheus configuration (scraping jobs) is generated. If you notice any breakage after upgrading, let us know.
 
@@ -1198,7 +985,7 @@ If you're making use of Prometheus via this playbook, you will need to update va
 
 Thanks to [Aine](https://gitlab.com/etke.cc) of [etke.cc](https://etke.cc/), the playbook can now set up [rust-synapse-compress-state](https://github.com/matrix-org/rust-synapse-compress-state)'s `synapse_auto_compressor` tool to run periodically.
 
-If enabled, `synapse_auto_compressor` runs on a schedule and compresses your Synapse database's `state_groups` table. It was possible to run `rust-synapse-compress-state` manually via the playbook even before — see [Compressing state with rust-synapse-compress-state](docs/maintenance-synapse.md#compressing-state-with-rust-synapse-compress-state). However, using `synapse_auto_compressor` is better, because:
+If enabled, `synapse_auto_compressor` runs on a schedule and compresses your Synapse database's `state_groups` table. It was possible to run `rust-synapse-compress-state` manually via the playbook even before - see [Compressing state with rust-synapse-compress-state](docs/maintenance-synapse.md#compressing-state-with-rust-synapse-compress-state). However, using `synapse_auto_compressor` is better, because:
 
 - it runs on a more up-to-date version of `rust-synapse-compress-state`
 - it's a set-it-and-forget-it tool that you can enable and never have to deal with manual compression anymore
@@ -1262,7 +1049,7 @@ Until now, we've been doing the migration gradually and keeping full backward co
 - Traefik managed by the user in another way
 - another reverse-proxy on the same host (`127.0.0.1` port exposure)
 - another reverse-proxy on another host (`0.0.0.0` port exposure)
-- `matrix-nginx-proxy` — an `nginx` container managed by the playbook
+- `matrix-nginx-proxy` - an `nginx` container managed by the playbook
 - `nginx` webserver operated by the user, running without a container on the same server
 
 Each change we do and each new feature that comes in needs to support all these different ways of reverse-proxying. Because `matrix-nginx-proxy` was the default and pretty much everyone was (and still is) using it, means that new PRs also come with `matrix-nginx-proxy` as their main focus and Traefik as an afterthought, which means we need to spend hours fixing up Traefik support.
@@ -1379,7 +1166,7 @@ You need to **update your roles** (`just roles` or `make roles`) regardless of w
 
 ### Motivation for redoing our reverse-proxy setup
 
-The playbook has supported various reverse-proxy setups for a long time. We have various configuration variables (`matrix_nginx_proxy_enabled`, various `_host_bind_port` variables, etc.) which allow the playbook to adapt to these different setups. The whole situation was messy though — hard to figure out and with lots of variables to toggle to make things work as you'd expect — huge **operational complexity**.
+The playbook has supported various reverse-proxy setups for a long time. We have various configuration variables (`matrix_nginx_proxy_enabled`, various `_host_bind_port` variables, etc.) which allow the playbook to adapt to these different setups. The whole situation was messy though - hard to figure out and with lots of variables to toggle to make things work as you'd expect - huge **operational complexity**.
 
 We love containers, proven by the fact that **everything** that this playbook manages runs in a container. Yet, we weren't allowing people to easily host other web-exposed containers alongside Matrix services on the same server. We were using `matrix-nginx-proxy` (our integrated [nginx](https://nginx.org/) server), which was handling web-exposure and SSL termination for our own services, but we **weren't helping you with all your other containers**.
 
@@ -1394,19 +1181,19 @@ Others still, wanted to run Matrix locally (no SSL certificates), regardless of
 
 Despite this operational complexity, things worked and were reasonably flexible to adapt to all these situations.
 
-When using `matrix-nginx-proxy` as is, we still had another problem — one of **internal playbook complexity**. Too many services need to be web-exposed (port 80/443, SSL certificates). Because of this, they all had to integrate with the `matrix-nginx-proxy` role. Tens of different roles explicitly integrating with `matrix-nginx-proxy` is not what we call clean. The `matrix-nginx-proxy` role contains variables for many of these roles (yikes). Other roles were more decoupled from it and were injecting configuration into `matrix-nginx-proxy` at runtime — see all the `inject_into_nginx_proxy.yml` task files in this playbook (more decoupled, but still… yikes).
+When using `matrix-nginx-proxy` as is, we still had another problem - one of **internal playbook complexity**. Too many services need to be web-exposed (port 80/443, SSL certificates). Because of this, they all had to integrate with the `matrix-nginx-proxy` role. Tens of different roles explicitly integrating with `matrix-nginx-proxy` is not what we call clean. The `matrix-nginx-proxy` role contains variables for many of these roles (yikes). Other roles were more decoupled from it and were injecting configuration into `matrix-nginx-proxy` at runtime - see all the `inject_into_nginx_proxy.yml` task files in this playbook (more decoupled, but still… yikes).
 
 The next problem is one of **efficiency, interoperability and cost-saving**. We're working on other playbooks:
 
-- [vaultwarden-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/vaultwarden-docker-ansible-deploy) for hosting the [Vaultwarden](https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden) server — an alternative implementation of the [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/) password manager
-- [gitea-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/gitea-docker-ansible-deploy) — for hosting the [Gitea](https://gitea.io/) git source code hosting service
-- [nextcloud-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/nextcloud-docker-ansible-deploy) — for hosting the [Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) groupware platform
+- [vaultwarden-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/vaultwarden-docker-ansible-deploy) for hosting the [Vaultwarden](https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden) server - an alternative implementation of the [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com/) password manager
+- [gitea-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/gitea-docker-ansible-deploy) - for hosting the [Gitea](https://gitea.io/) git source code hosting service
+- [nextcloud-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/nextcloud-docker-ansible-deploy) - for hosting the [Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) groupware platform
 
 We'd love for users to be able to **seamlessly use all these playbooks (and others, even) against a single server**. We don't want `matrix-nginx-proxy` to have a monopoly on port `80`/`443` and make it hard for other services to join in on the party. Such a thing forces people into running multiple servers (one for each service), which does provide nice security benefits, but is costly and ineffiecient. We'd like to make self-hosting these services cheap and easy.
 
 These other playbooks have been using [Traefik](https://traefik.io/) as their default reverse-proxy for a long time. They can all coexist nicely together (as an example, see the [Interoperability](https://github.com/spantaleev/nextcloud-docker-ansible-deploy/blob/master/docs/configuring-playbook-interoperability.md) documentation for the [Nextcloud playbook](https://github.com/spantaleev/nextcloud-docker-ansible-deploy)). Now that this playbook is gaining Traefik support, it will be able to interoperate with them. If you're going this way, make sure to have the Matrix playbook install Traefik and have the others use `*_reverse_proxy_type: other-traefik-container`.
 
-Finally, at [etke.cc — a managed Matrix server hosting service](https://etke.cc) (built on top of this playbook, and coincidentally [turning 2 years old today](https://etke.cc/news/upsyw4ykbtgmwhz8k7ukldx0zbbfq-fh0iqi3llixi0/) 🎉), we're allowing people to host some additional services besides Matrix components. Exposing these services to the web requires ugly hacks and configuration files being dropped into `/matrix/nginx-proxy/conf.d`. We believe that everything should run in independent containers and be exposed to the web via a Traefik server, without a huge Ansible role like `matrix-nginx-proxy` that everything else needs to integrate with.
+Finally, at [etke.cc - a managed Matrix server hosting service](https://etke.cc) (built on top of this playbook, and coincidentally [turning 2 years old today](https://etke.cc/news/upsyw4ykbtgmwhz8k7ukldx0zbbfq-fh0iqi3llixi0/) 🎉), we're allowing people to host some additional services besides Matrix components. Exposing these services to the web requires ugly hacks and configuration files being dropped into `/matrix/nginx-proxy/conf.d`. We believe that everything should run in independent containers and be exposed to the web via a Traefik server, without a huge Ansible role like `matrix-nginx-proxy` that everything else needs to integrate with.
 
 ### How do these changes fix all these problems?
 
@@ -1436,6 +1223,8 @@ Unless we have some regression, **existing `matrix-nginx-proxy` users should be
 
 ```yaml
 matrix_playbook_reverse_proxy_type: playbook-managed-traefik
+
+traefik_config_certificatesResolvers_acme_email: YOUR_EMAIL_ADDRESS
 ```
 
 You may still need to keep certain old `matrix_nginx_proxy_*` variables (like `matrix_nginx_proxy_base_domain_serving_enabled`), even when using Traefik. For now, we recommend keeping all `matrix_nginx_proxy_*` variables just in case. In the future, reliance on `matrix-nginx-proxy` will be removed.
@@ -1469,7 +1258,7 @@ You can help by:
 
 - **explicitly switching your server to Traefik** right now (see example configuration in [How do I explicitly switch to Traefik right now?](#how-do-i-explicitly-switch-to-traefik-right-now) above), testing, reporting troubles
 
-- **adding native Traefik support to a role** (requires adding Traefik labels, etc.) — for inspiration, see these roles ([prometheus_node_exporter](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-prometheus-node-exporter), [prometheus_postgres_exporter](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-prometheus-postgres-exporter)) and how they're hooked into the playbook via [group_vars/matrix_servers](group_vars/matrix_servers).
+- **adding native Traefik support to a role** (requires adding Traefik labels, etc.) - for inspiration, see these roles ([prometheus_node_exporter](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-prometheus-node-exporter), [prometheus_postgres_exporter](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-prometheus-postgres-exporter)) and how they're hooked into the playbook via [group_vars/matrix_servers](group_vars/matrix_servers).
 
 - **adding reverse-proxying examples for nginx users** in `examples/nginx`. People who insist on using their own `nginx` server on the same Matrix host, can run Traefik in local-only mode (`traefik_config_entrypoint_web_secure_enabled: false`) and reverse-proxy to the Traefik server
 
@@ -1552,16 +1341,16 @@ Other roles which aren't strictly related to Matrix are likely to follow this fa
 
 We've previously used [make](https://www.gnu.org/software/make/) for easily running some playbook commands (e.g. `make roles` which triggers `ansible-galaxy`, see [Makefile](Makefile)). Our `Makefile` is still around and you can still run these commands.
 
-In addition, we've added support for running commands via [just](https://github.com/casey/just) — a more modern command-runner alternative to `make`. Instead of `make roles`, you can now run `just roles` to accomplish the same.
+In addition, we've added support for running commands via [just](https://github.com/casey/just) - a more modern command-runner alternative to `make`. Instead of `make roles`, you can now run `just roles` to accomplish the same.
 
 Our [justfile](justfile) already defines some additional helpful **shortcut** commands that weren't part of our `Makefile`. Here are some examples:
 
 - `just install-all` to trigger the much longer `ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=install-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start` command
-- `just install-all --ask-vault-pass` — commands also support additional arguments (`--ask-vault-pass` will be appended to the above installation command)
-- `just run-tags install-mautrix-slack,start` — to run specific playbook tags
-- `just start-all` — (re-)starts all services
-- `just stop-group postgres` — to stop only the Postgres service
-- `just register-user alice secret-password yes` — registers an `alice` user with the `secret-password` password and admin access (admin = `yes`)
+- `just install-all --ask-vault-pass` - commands also support additional arguments (`--ask-vault-pass` will be appended to the above installation command)
+- `just run-tags install-mautrix-slack,start` - to run specific playbook tags
+- `just start-all` - (re-)starts all services
+- `just stop-group postgres` - to stop only the Postgres service
+- `just register-user alice secret-password yes` - registers an `alice` user with the `secret-password` password and admin access (admin = `yes`)
 
 Additional helpful commands and shortcuts may be defined in the future.
 
@@ -1581,7 +1370,7 @@ Thanks to [Cody Neiman](https://github.com/xangelix)'s efforts, the playbook now
 
 ## ChatGPT support
 
-Thanks to [@bertybuttface](https://github.com/bertybuttface), the playbook can now help you set up [matrix-chatgpt-bot](https://github.com/matrixgpt/matrix-chatgpt-bot) — a bot through which you can talk to the [ChatGPT](https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/) model.
+Thanks to [@bertybuttface](https://github.com/bertybuttface), the playbook can now help you set up [matrix-chatgpt-bot](https://github.com/matrixgpt/matrix-chatgpt-bot) - a bot through which you can talk to the [ChatGPT](https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/) model.
 
 See our [Setting up matrix-bot-chatgpt](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-chatgpt.md) documentation to get started.
 
@@ -1590,7 +1379,7 @@ See our [Setting up matrix-bot-chatgpt](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-chatgpt.md
 
 ## matrix-postgres-backup has been replaced by the ansible-role-postgres-backup external role
 
-Just like we've [replaced Postgres with an external role](#matrix-postgres-has-been-replaced-by-the-comdevtureansiblerolepostgres-external-role) on 2022-11-28, we're now replacing `matrix-postgres-backup` with an external role — [com.devture.ansible.role.postgres_backup](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-postgres_backup).
+Just like we've [replaced Postgres with an external role](#matrix-postgres-has-been-replaced-by-the-comdevtureansiblerolepostgres-external-role) on 2022-11-28, we're now replacing `matrix-postgres-backup` with an external role - [com.devture.ansible.role.postgres_backup](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-postgres_backup).
 
 You'll need to rename your `matrix_postgres_backup`-prefixed variables such that they use a `postgres_backup` prefix.
 
@@ -1599,7 +1388,7 @@ You'll need to rename your `matrix_postgres_backup`-prefixed variables such that
 
 ## matrix-postgres has been replaced by the ansible-role-postgres external role
 
-**TLDR**: the tasks that install the integrated Postgres server now live in an external role — [ansible-role-postgres](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-postgres). You'll need to run `make roles` to install it, and to also rename your `matrix_postgres`-prefixed variables to use a `devture_postgres` prefix (e.g. `matrix_postgres_connection_password` -> `postgres_connection_password`). All your data will still be there! Some scripts have moved (`/usr/local/bin/matrix-postgres-cli` -> `/matrix/postgres/bin/cli`).
+**TLDR**: the tasks that install the integrated Postgres server now live in an external role - [ansible-role-postgres](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-postgres). You'll need to run `make roles` to install it, and to also rename your `matrix_postgres`-prefixed variables to use a `devture_postgres` prefix (e.g. `matrix_postgres_connection_password` -> `postgres_connection_password`). All your data will still be there! Some scripts have moved (`/usr/local/bin/matrix-postgres-cli` -> `/matrix/postgres/bin/cli`).
 
 The `matrix-postgres` role that has been part of the playbook for a long time has been replaced with the [ansible-role-postgres](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-postgres) role. This was done as part of our work to [use external roles for some things](#the-playbook-now-uses-external-roles-for-some-things) for better code re-use and maintainability.
 
@@ -1610,7 +1399,7 @@ The new role is an upgraded version of the old `matrix-postgres` role with these
 
 You'll need to run `make roles` to install the new role. You would also need to rename your `matrix_postgres`-prefixed variables to use a `devture_postgres` prefix.
 
-Note: the systemd service still remains the same — `matrix-postgres.service`. Your data will still be in `/matrix/postgres`, etc. Postgres-related scripts will be moved to `/matrix/postgres/bin` (`/usr/local/bin/matrix-postgres-cli` -> `/matrix/postgres/bin/cli`, etc). Also see [The playbook no longer installs scripts in /usr/local/bin](#the-playbook-no-longer-installs-scripts-in-usrlocalbin).
+Note: the systemd service still remains the same - `matrix-postgres.service`. Your data will still be in `/matrix/postgres`, etc. Postgres-related scripts will be moved to `/matrix/postgres/bin` (`/usr/local/bin/matrix-postgres-cli` -> `/matrix/postgres/bin/cli`, etc). Also see [The playbook no longer installs scripts in /usr/local/bin](#the-playbook-no-longer-installs-scripts-in-usrlocalbin).
 
 ## The playbook no longer installs scripts to /usr/local/bin
 
@@ -1666,9 +1455,9 @@ These additional roles are downloaded into the playbook directory (to `roles/gal
 
 # 2022-11-20
 
-## (Backward Compatibility Break) Changing how reverse-proxying to Synapse works — now via a `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion` service
+## (Backward Compatibility Break) Changing how reverse-proxying to Synapse works - now via a `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion` service
 
-**TLDR**: There's now a `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion` nginx service, which helps with reverse-proxying to Synapse and its various worker processes (if workers are enabled), so that `matrix-nginx-proxy` can be relieved of this role. `matrix-nginx-proxy` still remains as the public SSL-terminating reverse-proxy in the playbook. `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion` is just one more reverse-proxy thrown into the mix for convenience. People with a more custom reverse-proxying configuration may be affected — see [Webserver configuration](#webserver-configuration) below.
+**TLDR**: There's now a `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion` nginx service, which helps with reverse-proxying to Synapse and its various worker processes (if workers are enabled), so that `matrix-nginx-proxy` can be relieved of this role. `matrix-nginx-proxy` still remains as the public SSL-terminating reverse-proxy in the playbook. `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion` is just one more reverse-proxy thrown into the mix for convenience. People with a more custom reverse-proxying configuration may be affected - see [Webserver configuration](#webserver-configuration) below.
 
 ### Background
 
@@ -1686,7 +1475,7 @@ From now on, `matrix-nginx-proxy` is relieved of its function of reverse-proxyin
   - `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion:8008` for Synapse Client-Server API traffic
   - `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion:8048` for Synapse Server-Server (Federation) API traffic
 
-- simplify `matrix-nginx-proxy` configuration — it now only needs to send requests to `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion` or `matrix-dendrite`, etc., without having to worry about workers
+- simplify `matrix-nginx-proxy` configuration - it now only needs to send requests to `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion` or `matrix-dendrite`, etc., without having to worry about workers
 
 - allow reverse-proxying to Synapse, even if `matrix-nginx-proxy` is disabled
 
@@ -1702,7 +1491,7 @@ Various services (like Dimension, etc.) still talk to Synapse via `matrix-nginx-
 
 - if you're using your own `nginx` webserver running on the server, you shouldn't be affected. The `/matrix/nginx/conf.d` configuration and exposed ports that you're relying on will automatically be updated in a way that should work
 
-- if you're using another local webserver (e.g. Apache, etc.) and haven't changed any ports (`matrix_*_host_bind_port` definitions), you shouldn't be affected. You're likely sending Matrix traffic to `127.0.0.1:8008` and `127.0.0.1:8048`. These ports (`8008` and `8048`) will still be exposed on `127.0.0.1` by default — just not by the `matrix-synapse` container from now on, but by the `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion` container instead
+- if you're using another local webserver (e.g. Apache, etc.) and haven't changed any ports (`matrix_*_host_bind_port` definitions), you shouldn't be affected. You're likely sending Matrix traffic to `127.0.0.1:8008` and `127.0.0.1:8048`. These ports (`8008` and `8048`) will still be exposed on `127.0.0.1` by default - just not by the `matrix-synapse` container from now on, but by the `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion` container instead
 
 - if you've been exposing `matrix-synapse` ports (`matrix_synapse_container_client_api_host_bind_port`, etc.) manually, you should consider exposing `matrix-synapse-reverse-proxy-companion` ports instead
 
@@ -1738,7 +1527,7 @@ Starting now, the playbook is composed of 2 types of Ansible roles:
 
 - those downloaded from other sources (using [ansible-galaxy](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/cli/ansible-galaxy.html) to `roles/galaxy`, based on the [`requirements.yml` file](requirements.yml)). These roles are maintained by us or by other people from the Ansible community.
 
-We're doing this for greater code-reuse (across Ansible playbooks, including our own related playbooks [gitea-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/gitea-docker-ansible-deploy) and [nextcloud-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/nextcloud-docker-ansible-deploy)) and decreased maintenance burden. Until now, certain features were copy-pasted across playbooks or were maintained separately in each one, with improvements often falling behind. We've also tended to do too much by ourselves — installing Docker on the server from our `matrix-base` role, etc. — something that we'd rather not do anymore by switching to the [geerlingguy.docker](https://galaxy.ansible.com/geerlingguy/docker) role.
+We're doing this for greater code-reuse (across Ansible playbooks, including our own related playbooks [gitea-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/gitea-docker-ansible-deploy) and [nextcloud-docker-ansible-deploy](https://github.com/spantaleev/nextcloud-docker-ansible-deploy)) and decreased maintenance burden. Until now, certain features were copy-pasted across playbooks or were maintained separately in each one, with improvements often falling behind. We've also tended to do too much by ourselves - installing Docker on the server from our `matrix-base` role, etc. - something that we'd rather not do anymore by switching to the [geerlingguy.docker](https://galaxy.ansible.com/geerlingguy/docker) role.
 
 Some variable names will change during the transition to having more and more external (galaxy) roles. There's a new `custom/matrix_playbook_migration` role added to the playbook which will tell you about these changes each time you run the playbook.
 
@@ -1751,7 +1540,7 @@ Some variable names will change during the transition to having more and more ex
 
 **`synapse-s3-storage-provider` support is very new and still relatively untested. Using it may cause data loss.**
 
-You can now store your Synapse media repository files on Amazon S3 (or another S3-compatible object store) using [synapse-s3-storage-provider](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse-s3-storage-provider) — a media provider for Synapse (Python module), which should work faster and more reliably than our previous [Goofys](docs/configuring-playbook-s3-goofys.md) implementation (Goofys will continue to work).
+You can now store your Synapse media repository files on Amazon S3 (or another S3-compatible object store) using [synapse-s3-storage-provider](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse-s3-storage-provider) - a media provider for Synapse (Python module), which should work faster and more reliably than our previous [Goofys](docs/configuring-playbook-s3-goofys.md) implementation (Goofys will continue to work).
 
 This is not just for initial installations. Users with existing files (stored in the local filesystem) can also migrate their files to `synapse-s3-storage-provider`.
 
@@ -1783,7 +1572,7 @@ With the new Synapse-customization feature in the playbook, we use the original
 
 ## matrix-ldap-registration-proxy support
 
-Thanks to [@TheOneWithTheBraid](https://github.com/TheOneWithTheBraid), we now support installing [matrix-ldap-registration-proxy](https://gitlab.com/activism.international/matrix_ldap_registration_proxy) — a proxy which handles Matrix registration requests and forwards them to LDAP.
+Thanks to [@TheOneWithTheBraid](https://github.com/TheOneWithTheBraid), we now support installing [matrix-ldap-registration-proxy](https://gitlab.com/activism.international/matrix_ldap_registration_proxy) - a proxy which handles Matrix registration requests and forwards them to LDAP.
 
 See our [Setting up matrix-ldap-registration-proxy](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-ldap-registration-proxy.md) documentation to get started.
 
@@ -1875,7 +1664,7 @@ Below we'll discuss **potential backward incompatibilities**.
 
 ## Cactus Comments support
 
-Thanks to [Julian-Samuel Gebühr (@moan0s)](https://github.com/moan0s), the playbook can now set up [Cactus Comments](https://cactus.chat) — federated comment system for the web based on Matrix.
+Thanks to [Julian-Samuel Gebühr (@moan0s)](https://github.com/moan0s), the playbook can now set up [Cactus Comments](https://cactus.chat) - federated comment system for the web based on Matrix.
 
 See our [Setting up Cactus Comments](docs/configuring-playbook-cactus-comments.md) documentation to get started.
 
@@ -1884,7 +1673,7 @@ See our [Setting up Cactus Comments](docs/configuring-playbook-cactus-comments.m
 
 ## Postmoogle email bridge support
 
-Thanks to [Aine](https://gitlab.com/etke.cc) of [etke.cc](https://etke.cc/), the playbook can now set up the new [Postmoogle](https://github.com/etkecc/postmoogle) email bridge. Postmoogle is like the [Email2Matrix bridge](https://github.com/devture/email2matrix) (also [already supported by the playbook](docs/configuring-playbook-email2matrix.md)), but more capable and with the intention to soon support *sending* emails, not just receiving.
+Thanks to [Aine](https://gitlab.com/etke.cc) of [etke.cc](https://etke.cc/), the playbook can now set up the new [Postmoogle](https://github.com/etkecc/postmoogle) email bridge. Postmoogle is like the [email2matrix bridge](https://github.com/devture/email2matrix) (also [already supported by the playbook](docs/configuring-playbook-email2matrix.md)), but more capable and with the intention to soon support *sending* emails, not just receiving.
 
 See our [Setting up Postmoogle email bridging](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-postmoogle.md) documentation to get started.
 
@@ -1930,7 +1719,7 @@ Thanks to [MdotAmaan](https://github.com/MdotAmaan)'s efforts, the playbook now
 
 ## matrix-appservice-kakaotalk support
 
-The playbook now supports bridging to [Kakaotalk](https://www.kakaocorp.com/page/service/service/KakaoTalk?lang=ENG) via [matrix-appservice-kakaotalk](https://src.miscworks.net/fair/matrix-appservice-kakaotalk) — a bridge based on [node-kakao](https://github.com/storycraft/node-kakao) (now unmaintained) and some [mautrix-facebook](https://github.com/mautrix/facebook) code. Thanks to [hnarjis](https://github.com/hnarjis) for helping us add support for this!
+The playbook now supports bridging to [Kakaotalk](https://www.kakaocorp.com/page/service/service/KakaoTalk?lang=ENG) via [matrix-appservice-kakaotalk](https://src.miscworks.net/fair/matrix-appservice-kakaotalk) - a bridge based on [node-kakao](https://github.com/storycraft/node-kakao) (now unmaintained) and some [mautrix-facebook](https://github.com/mautrix/facebook) code. Thanks to [hnarjis](https://github.com/hnarjis) for helping us add support for this!
 
 See our [Setting up Appservice Kakaotalk bridging](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-kakaotalk.md) documentation to get started.
 
@@ -1939,7 +1728,7 @@ See our [Setting up Appservice Kakaotalk bridging](docs/configuring-playbook-bri
 
 ## maubot support
 
-Thanks to [Stuart Mumford (@Cadair)](https://github.com/cadair) for starting ([PR #373](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/pull/373) and [PR #622](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/pull/622)) and to [Julian-Samuel Gebühr (@moan0s)](https://github.com/moan0s) for finishing up (in [PR #1894](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/pull/1894)), the playbook can now help you set up [maubot](https://github.com/maubot/maubot) — a plugin-based Matrix bot system.
+Thanks to [Stuart Mumford (@Cadair)](https://github.com/cadair) for starting ([PR #373](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/pull/373) and [PR #622](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/pull/622)) and to [Julian-Samuel Gebühr (@moan0s)](https://github.com/moan0s) for finishing up (in [PR #1894](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/pull/1894)), the playbook can now help you set up [maubot](https://github.com/maubot/maubot) - a plugin-based Matrix bot system.
 
 See our [Setting up maubot](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-maubot.md) documentation to get started.
 
@@ -2003,7 +1792,7 @@ See our [Setting up the ntfy push notifications server](docs/configuring-playboo
 
 **If you're using node-exporter** (`matrix_prometheus_node_exporter_enabled: true`) and would like to collect its metrics from an external Prometheus server, see `matrix_prometheus_node_exporter_metrics_proxying_enabled` described in our [Collecting metrics to an external Prometheus server](docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md#collecting-metrics-to-an-external-prometheus-server) documentation. You will be able to collect its metrics from `https://matrix.example.com/metrics/node-exporter`.
 
-**If you're using [postgres-exporter](docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md#enable-metrics-and-graphs-for-postgres-optional)** (`prometheus_postgres_exporter_enabled: true`) and would like to collect its metrics from an external Prometheus server, see `matrix_prometheus_services_proxy_connect_prometheus_postgres_exporter_metrics_proxying_enabled` described in our [Collecting metrics to an external Prometheus server](docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md#collecting-metrics-to-an-external-prometheus-server) documentation. You will be able to collect its metrics from `https://matrix.example.com/metrics/postgres-exporter`.
+**If you're using [postgres-exporter](docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-postgres.md)** (`prometheus_postgres_exporter_enabled: true`) and would like to collect its metrics from an external Prometheus server, see `matrix_prometheus_services_proxy_connect_prometheus_postgres_exporter_metrics_proxying_enabled` described in our [Collecting metrics to an external Prometheus server](docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md#collecting-metrics-to-an-external-prometheus-server) documentation. You will be able to collect its metrics from `https://matrix.example.com/metrics/postgres-exporter`.
 
 **If you're using Synapse** and would like to collect its metrics from an external Prometheus server, you may find that:
 
@@ -2080,7 +1869,7 @@ See our [Setting up Buscarron](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-buscarron.md) docum
 
 ## matrix-registration-bot support
 
-Thanks to [Julian-Samuel Gebühr (@moan0s)](https://github.com/moan0s), the playbook can now help you set up [matrix-registration-bot](https://github.com/moan0s/matrix-registration-bot) — a bot that is used to create and manage registration tokens for a Matrix server.
+Thanks to [Julian-Samuel Gebühr (@moan0s)](https://github.com/moan0s), the playbook can now help you set up [matrix-registration-bot](https://github.com/moan0s/matrix-registration-bot) - a bot that is used to create and manage registration tokens for a Matrix server.
 
 See our [Setting up matrix-registration-bot](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-matrix-registration-bot.md) documentation to get started.
 
@@ -2122,7 +1911,7 @@ When self-building, the playbook used to `git clone` repositories (into `/matrix
 
 If you're on a non-`amd64` architecture (that is, you're overriding `matrix_architecture` in your `vars.yml` file) or you have enabled self-building for some service (e.g. `matrix_*_self_build: true`), you're certainly building some container images from source and have `docker-src` directories with mixed permissions lying around in various `/matrix/SERVICE` directories.
 
-The playbook *could* correct these permissions automatically, but that requires additional Ansible tasks in some ~45 different places — something that takes considerable effort. So we ask users observing errors related to `docker-src` directories to correct the problem manually by **running this command on the Matrix server** (which deletes all `/matrix/*/docker-src` directories): `find /matrix -maxdepth 2 -name 'docker-src' | xargs rm -rf`
+The playbook *could* correct these permissions automatically, but that requires additional Ansible tasks in some ~45 different places - something that takes considerable effort. So we ask users observing errors related to `docker-src` directories to correct the problem manually by **running this command on the Matrix server** (which deletes all `/matrix/*/docker-src` directories): `find /matrix -maxdepth 2 -name 'docker-src' | xargs rm -rf`
 
 
 # 2022-03-17
@@ -2209,7 +1998,7 @@ We're excited to gain support for other homeserver implementations, like [Condui
 
 ## Honoroit bot support
 
-Thanks to [Aine](https://gitlab.com/etke.cc) of [etke.cc](https://etke.cc/), the playbook can now help you set up [Honoroit](https://github.com/etkecc/honoroit) — a helpdesk bot.
+Thanks to [Aine](https://gitlab.com/etke.cc) of [etke.cc](https://etke.cc/), the playbook can now help you set up [Honoroit](https://github.com/etkecc/honoroit) - a helpdesk bot.
 
 See our [Setting up Honoroit](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-honoroit.md) documentation to get started.
 
@@ -2218,7 +2007,7 @@ See our [Setting up Honoroit](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-honoroit.md) documen
 
 ## Cinny support
 
-Thanks to [Aine](https://gitlab.com/etke.cc) of [etke.cc](https://etke.cc/), the playbook now supports [Cinny](https://cinny.in/) — a new simple, elegant and secure Matrix client.
+Thanks to [Aine](https://gitlab.com/etke.cc) of [etke.cc](https://etke.cc/), the playbook now supports [Cinny](https://cinny.in/) - a new simple, elegant and secure Matrix client.
 
 By default, we still install Element Web. Still, people who'd like to try Cinny out can now install it via the playbook.
 
@@ -2272,7 +2061,7 @@ To get started with bridging to LinkedIn, see [Setting up Beeper LinkedIn bridgi
 
 # 2021-08-20
 
-# Sygnal upgraded — ARM support and no longer requires a database
+# Sygnal upgraded - ARM support and no longer requires a database
 
 The [Sygnal](docs/configuring-playbook-sygnal.md) push gateway has been upgraded from `v0.9.0` to `v0.10.1`.
 
@@ -2287,7 +2076,7 @@ The new version is also available for the ARM architecture. It also no longer re
 
 ## Hydrogen support
 
-Thanks to [Aaron Raimist](https://github.com/aaronraimist), the playbook now supports [Hydrogen](https://github.com/vector-im/hydrogen-web) — a new lightweight Matrix client with legacy and mobile browser support.
+Thanks to [Aaron Raimist](https://github.com/aaronraimist), the playbook now supports [Hydrogen](https://github.com/vector-im/hydrogen-web) - a new lightweight Matrix client with legacy and mobile browser support.
 
 By default, we still install Element Web, as Hydrogen is still not fully-featured. Still, people who'd like to try Hydrogen out can now install it via the playbook.
 
@@ -2323,7 +2112,7 @@ matrix_coturn_tls_v1_1_enabled: true
 
 Thanks to [foxcris](https://github.com/foxcris), the playbook can now make automated local Postgres backups on a fixed schedule using [docker-postgres-backup-local](https://github.com/prodrigestivill/docker-postgres-backup-local).
 
-Additional details are available in [Setting up Postgres backup](docs/configuring-playbook-postgres-backup.md).
+Additional details are available in [Setting up postgres backup](docs/configuring-playbook-postgres-backup.md).
 
 
 # 2021-04-03
@@ -2377,7 +2166,7 @@ After [lots and lots of work](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansibl
 
 Having support for workers makes the playbook suitable for larger homeserver deployments.
 
-Our setup is not yet perfect (we don't support all types of workers; scaling some of them (like `pusher`, `federation_sender`) beyond a single instance is not yet supported). Still, it's a great start and can already power homeservers with thousands of users, like the [Matrix deployment at TU Dresden](https://doc.matrix.tu-dresden.de/en/) discussed in [Matrix Live S06E09 — TU Dresden on their Matrix deployment](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHJX2pmT2gk).
+Our setup is not yet perfect (we don't support all types of workers; scaling some of them (like `pusher`, `federation_sender`) beyond a single instance is not yet supported). Still, it's a great start and can already power homeservers with thousands of users, like the [Matrix deployment at TU Dresden](https://doc.matrix.tu-dresden.de/en/) discussed in [Matrix Live S06E09 - TU Dresden on their Matrix deployment](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHJX2pmT2gk).
 
 By default, workers are disabled and Synapse runs as a single process (homeservers don't necessarily need the complexity and increased memory requirements of running a worker-based setup).
 
@@ -2528,7 +2317,7 @@ You have 3 ways to proceed:
   - stop the bridge (`systemctl stop matrix-mautrix-facebook`)
   - create a new `matrix_mautrix_facebook` Postgres database for it
   - run [pgloader](https://pgloader.io/) manually (we import this bridge's data using default settings and it works well)
-  - define `matrix_mautrix_facebook_database_*` variables in your `vars.yml` file (credentials, etc.) — you can find their defaults in `roles/custom/matrix-mautrix-facebook/defaults/main.yml`
+  - define `matrix_mautrix_facebook_database_*` variables in your `vars.yml` file (credentials, etc.) - you can find their defaults in `roles/custom/matrix-mautrix-facebook/defaults/main.yml`
   - switch the bridge to Postgres (`matrix_mautrix_facebook_database_engine: 'postgres'` in your `vars.yml` file)
   - re-run the playbook (`--tags=setup-all,start`) and ensure the bridge works (`systemctl status matrix-mautrix-facebook` and `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-facebook`)
   - send a `login` message to the Facebook bridge bot again
@@ -2617,7 +2406,7 @@ Moving all services to Postgres brings a few **benefits** to us:
 - **improved performance**
 - **improved compatibility**. Most bridges are deprecating SQLite/nedb support or offer less features when not on Postgres.
 - **easier backups**. It's still some effort to take a proper backup (Postgres dump + various files, keys), but a Postgres dump now takes you much further.
-- we're now **more prepared to introduce other services** that need a Postgres database — [Dendrite](https://github.com/matrix-org/dendrite), the [mautrix-signal](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-signal) bridge (existing [pull request](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/pull/686)), etc.
+- we're now **more prepared to introduce other services** that need a Postgres database - [Dendrite](https://github.com/matrix-org/dendrite), the [mautrix-signal](https://github.com/tulir/mautrix-signal) bridge (existing [pull request](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/pull/686)), etc.
 
 ### Key takeway
 
@@ -2767,7 +2556,7 @@ If you have have an existing setup, it's likely running on an older Postgres ver
 
 ## matrix-registration support
 
-The playbook can now help you set up [matrix-registration](https://github.com/ZerataX/matrix-registration) — an application that lets you keep your Matrix server's registration private, but still allow certain users (those having a unique registration link) to register by themselves.
+The playbook can now help you set up [matrix-registration](https://github.com/ZerataX/matrix-registration) - an application that lets you keep your Matrix server's registration private, but still allow certain users (those having a unique registration link) to register by themselves.
 
 See our [Setting up matrix-registration](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-registration.md) documentation page to get started.
 
@@ -2851,7 +2640,7 @@ As always, re-running the playbook is enough to get the updated bits.
 
 ## SMS bridging requires db reset
 
-The current version of [matrix-sms-bridge](https://github.com/benkuly/matrix-sms-bridge) needs you to delete the database to work as expected. Just remove `/matrix/matrix-sms-bridge/database/*`. It also adds a new required var `matrix_sms_bridge_default_region`.
+The current version of [matrix-sms-bridge](https://github.com/benkuly/matrix-sms-bridge) needs you to delete the database to work as expected. Just remove `/matrix/matrix-sms-bridge/database/*`. It also adds a new requried var `matrix_sms_bridge_default_region`.
 
 To reuse your existing rooms, invite `@smsbot:yourServer` to the room or write a message. You are also able to use automated room creation with telephonenumers by writing `sms send -t 01749292923 "Hello World"` in a room with `@smsbot:yourServer`. See [the docs](https://github.com/benkuly/matrix-sms-bridge) for more information.
 
@@ -2870,7 +2659,7 @@ See our [Setting up Matrix SMS bridging](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-matrix
 
 User Directory search requests used to go to the ma1sd identity server by default, which queried its own stores and the Synapse database.
 
-ma1sd current has [a security issue](https://github.com/ma1uta/ma1sd/issues/44), which made it leak information about all users — including users created by bridges, etc.
+ma1sd current has [a security issue](https://github.com/ma1uta/ma1sd/issues/44), which made it leak information about all users - including users created by bridges, etc.
 
 Until the issue gets fixed, we're making User Directory search not go to ma1sd by default. You **need to re-run the playbook and restart services to apply this workaround**.
 
@@ -2881,12 +2670,12 @@ Until the issue gets fixed, we're making User Directory search not go to ma1sd b
 
 ## Newer IRC bridge (with potential breaking change)
 
-This upgrades matrix-appservice-irc from 0.14.1 to 0.16.0. Upstream
-made a change to how you define manual mappings. If you added a
-`mapping` to your configuration, you will need to update it according
+This upgrades matrix-appservice-irc from 0.14.1 to 0.16.0.  Upstream
+made a change to how you define manual mappings.  If you added a
+`mapping` to your configuration, you will need to update it accoring
 to the [upstream
 instructions](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#0150-2020-02-05). If you did not include `mappings` in your configuration for IRC, no
-change is necessary. `mappings` is not part of the default
+change is necessary.  `mappings` is not part of the default
 configuration.
 
 
@@ -2925,7 +2714,7 @@ To make your Jitsi server more private, see the [configure internal Jitsi authen
 
 Thanks to [Marcel Partap](https://github.com/eMPee584)'s efforts, the [mxisd](https://github.com/kamax-io/mxisd) identity server, which has been deprecated for a long time, has finally been replaced by [ma1sd](https://github.com/ma1uta/ma1sd), a compatible fork.
 
-**If you're using the default playbook configuration**, you don't need to do anything — your mxisd installation will be replaced with ma1sd and all existing data will be migrated automatically the next time you run the playbook.
+**If you're using the default playbook configuration**, you don't need to do anything -- your mxisd installation will be replaced with ma1sd and all existing data will be migrated automatically the next time you run the playbook.
 
 **If you're doing something more special** (defining custom `matrix_mxisd_*` variables), the playbook will ask you to rename them to `matrix_ma1sd_*`. You're also encouraged to test that ma1sd works well for such a more custom setup.
 
@@ -3022,7 +2811,7 @@ Learn more in [Setting up Appservice Webhooks bridging](docs/configuring-playboo
 
 Double Puppeting can now be easily enabled for all Mautrix bridges supported by the playbook (Facebook, Hangouts, Whatsapp, Telegram).
 
-This is possible due to those bridges' integration with [matrix-synapse-shared-secret-auth](https://github.com/devture/matrix-synapse-shared-secret-auth) — yet another component that this playbook can install for you.
+This is possible due to those bridges' integration with [matrix-synapse-shared-secret-auth](https://github.com/devture/matrix-synapse-shared-secret-auth) - yet another component that this playbook can install for you.
 
 To get started, following the playbook's documentation for the bridge you'd like to configure.
 
@@ -3046,7 +2835,7 @@ As per this [advisory blog post](https://matrix.org/blog/2019/11/09/avoiding-unw
 
 Our general goal is to favor privacy and security when running personal (family & friends) and corporate homeservers. Both of these likely benefit from having a more secure default of **not showing the room directory without authentication** and **not publishing the room directory over federation**.
 
-As with anything else, these new defaults can be overridden by changing the `matrix_synapse_allow_public_rooms_without_auth` and `matrix_synapse_allow_public_rooms_over_federation` variables, respectively.
+As with anything else, these new defaults can be overriden by changing the `matrix_synapse_allow_public_rooms_without_auth` and `matrix_synapse_allow_public_rooms_over_federation` variables, respectively.
 
 
 # 2019-10-05
@@ -3276,10 +3065,10 @@ Likewise, data is now also stored in a subdirectory (`/matrix/mautrix-telegram/d
 
 Also, we're now following the default configuration for the Telegram bridge, so some default configuration values are different:
 
-- `edits_as_replies` (used to be `false`, now `true`) — previously replies were not sent over to Matrix at all; ow they are sent over as a reply to the original message
-- `inline_images` (used to be `true`, now `false`) — this has to do with captioned images. Inline-image (included caption) are said to exhibit troubles on Riot iOS. When `false`, the caption arrives on the Matrix side as a separate message.
-- `authless_portals` (used to be `false`, now `true`) — creating portals from the Telegram side is now possible
-- `whitelist_group_admins` (used to be `false`, now `true`) — allows Telegram group admins to use the bot commands
+- `edits_as_replies` (used to be `false`, now `true`) - previously replies were not sent over to Matrix at all; ow they are sent over as a reply to the original message
+- `inline_images` (used to be `true`, now `false`) - this has to do with captioned images. Inline-image (included caption) are said to exhibit troubles on Riot iOS. When `false`, the caption arrives on the Matrix side as a separate message.
+- `authless_portals` (used to be `false`, now `true`) - creating portals from the Telegram side is now possible
+- `whitelist_group_admins` (used to be `false`, now `true`) - allows Telegram group admins to use the bot commands
 
 If the new values are not to your liking, use `matrix_mautrix_telegram_configuration_extension_yaml` to specify an override (refer to `matrix_mautrix_telegram_configuration_yaml` to figure out which variable goes where).
 
@@ -3320,7 +3109,7 @@ Likewise, data is now also stored in a subdirectory (`/matrix/mautrix-facebook/d
 
 Until now, various roles supported a `matrix_*_expose_port` variable, which would expose their container's port to the host. This was mostly useful for reverse-proxying manually (in case `matrix-nginx-proxy` was disabled). It could also be used for installing some playbook services (e.g. bridges, etc.) and wiring them to a separate (manual) Matrix setup.
 
-`matrix_*_expose_port` variables were not granular enough — sometimes they would expose one port, other times multiple. They also didn't provide control over **where** to expose (to which port number and to which network interface), because they would usually hardcode something like `127.0.0.1:8080`.
+`matrix_*_expose_port` variables were not granular enough - sometimes they would expose one port, other times multiple. They also didn't provide control over **where** to expose (to which port number and to which network interface), because they would usually hardcode something like `127.0.0.1:8080`.
 
 All such variables have been superseded by a better (more flexible) way to do it.
 
@@ -3528,11 +3317,11 @@ Matrix is undergoing a lot of changes as it matures towards Synapse v1.0. The fi
 
 If you've been using this playbook successfully until now, you'd be aware that we've been doing [Server Delegation](docs/howto-server-delegation.md) using a `_matrix._tcp` DNS SRV record (as per [Configuring DNS](docs/configuring-dns.md)).
 
-Due to changes related to certificate file requirements that will affect us at Synapse v1.0, we'll have to stop using a **`_matrix._tcp` DNS SRV record in the future** (when Synapse goes to v1.0 — around 5th of March 2019). We **still need to keep the SRV record for now**, for backward compatibility with older Synapse versions (lower than v0.99).
+Due to changes related to certificate file requirements that will affect us at Synapse v1.0, we'll have to stop using a **`_matrix._tcp` DNS SRV record in the future** (when Synapse goes to v1.0 - around 5th of March 2019). We **still need to keep the SRV record for now**, for backward compatibility with older Synapse versions (lower than v0.99).
 
 **What you need to do now** is make use of this transitional Synapse v0.99 release to **prepare your federation settings for the future**. You have 2 choices to prepare yourself for compatibility with the future Synapse v1.0:
 
-- (recommended) set up [Server Delegation via a well-known file](docs/howto-server-delegation.md#server-delegation-via-a-well-known-file), unless you are affected by the [Downsides of well-known-based Server Delegation](docs/howto-server-delegation.md#downsides-of-well-known-based-server-delegation). If you had previously set up the well-known `client` file, depending on how you've done it, it may be that there is nothing new required of you (besides [upgrading](docs/maintenance-upgrading-services.md)). After upgrading, you can [run a self-check](docs/maintenance-and-troubleshooting.md#how-to-check-if-services-work), which will tell you if you need to do anything extra with regard to setting up [Server Delegation via a well-known file](docs/howto-server-delegation.md#server-delegation-via-a-well-known-file). After some time, when most people have upgraded to Synapse v0.99 and older releases have disappeared, be prepared to drop your `_matrix._tcp` SRV record.
+- (recommended) set up [Server Delegation via a well-known file](docs/howto-server-delegation.md#server-delegation-via-a-well-known-file), unless you are affected by the [Downsides of well-known-based Server Delegation](docs/howto-server-delegation.md#downsides-of-well-known-based-server-delegation). If you had previously set up the well-known `client` file, depending on how you've done it, it may be that there is nothing new required of you (besides [upgrading](docs/maintenance-upgrading-services.md)). After upgrading, you can [run a self-check](docs/maintenance-checking-services.md), which will tell you if you need to do anything extra with regard to setting up [Server Delegation via a well-known file](docs/howto-server-delegation.md#server-delegation-via-a-well-known-file). After some time, when most people have upgraded to Synapse v0.99 and older releases have disappeared, be prepared to drop your `_matrix._tcp` SRV record.
 
 - (more advanced) if the [Downsides of well-known-based Server Delegation](docs/howto-server-delegation.md#downsides-of-well-known-based-server-delegation) are not to your liking, **as an alternative**, you can set up [Server Delegation via a DNS SRV record](docs/howto-server-delegation.md#server-delegation-via-a-dns-srv-record-advanced). In such a case, you get to keep using your existing `_matrix._tcp` DNS SRV record forever and need to NOT set up a `/.well-known/matrix/server` file. Don't forget that you need to do certificate changes though. Follow the guide at [Server Delegation via a DNS SRV record](docs/howto-server-delegation.md#server-delegation-via-a-dns-srv-record-advanced).
 
@@ -3563,7 +3352,7 @@ When using:
 
 ## Running container processes as non-root, without capabilities and read-only
 
-To improve security, this playbook no longer starts container processes as the `root` user. Most containers were dropping privileges anyway, but we were trusting them with `root` privileges until they would do that. Not anymore — container processes now start as a non-root user (usually `matrix`) from the get-go.
+To improve security, this playbook no longer starts container processes as the `root` user. Most containers were dropping privileges anyway, but we were trusting them with `root` privileges until they would do that. Not anymore -- container processes now start as a non-root user (usually `matrix`) from the get-go.
 
 For additional security, various capabilities are also dropped (see [why it's important](https://github.com/projectatomic/atomic-site/issues/203)) for all containers.
 
@@ -3584,7 +3373,7 @@ Using the [devture/exim-relay](https://hub.docker.com/r/devture/exim-relay) cont
 
 ## (BC Break) Making the playbook's roles more independent of one another
 
-The following change **affects people running a more non-standard setup** — external Postgres or using our roles in their own other playbook.
+The following change **affects people running a more non-standard setup** - external Postgres or using our roles in their own other playbook.
 **Most users don't need to do anything**, besides becoming aware of the new glue variables file [`group_vars/matrix-servers`](group_vars/matrix-servers).
 
 Because people like using the playbook's components independently (outside of this playbook) and because it's much better for maintainability, we've continued working on separating them. Still, we'd like to offer a turnkey solution for running a fully-featured Matrix server, so this playbook remains important for wiring up the various components.
@@ -3600,7 +3389,7 @@ The following changes had to be done:
 
 - glue variables had to be introduced to the playbook, so it can wire together the various components. Those glue vars are stored in the [`group_vars/matrix-servers`](group_vars/matrix-servers) file. When overriding variables for a given component (role), you need to be aware of both the role defaults (`role/ROLE/defaults/main.yml`) and the role's corresponding section in the [`group_vars/matrix-servers`](group_vars/matrix-servers) file.
 
-- `matrix_postgres_use_external` has been superseded by the more consistently named `matrix_postgres_enabled` variable and a few other `matrix_synapse_database_` variables. See the [Using an external PostgreSQL server (optional)](docs/configuring-playbook-external-postgres.md) documentation page for an up-to-date replacement.
+- `matrix_postgres_use_external` has been superceeded by the more consistently named `matrix_postgres_enabled` variable and a few other `matrix_synapse_database_` variables. See the [Using an external PostgreSQL server (optional)](docs/configuring-playbook-external-postgres.md) documentation page for an up-to-date replacement.
 
 - Postgres tools (`matrix-postgres-cli` and `matrix-make-user-admin`) are no longer installed if you're not enabling the `matrix-postgres` role (`matrix_postgres_enabled: false`)
 
@@ -3789,7 +3578,7 @@ matrix_riot_web_integrations_jitsi_widget_url: "https://dimension.t2bot.io/widge
 
 There's now a new `matrix_nginx_proxy_ssl_protocols` playbook variable, which controls the SSL protocols used to serve Riot and Synapse. Its default value is `TLSv1.1 TLSv1.2`. This playbook previously used `TLSv1 TLSv1.1 TLSv1.2` to serve Riot and Synapse.
 
-You may wish to re-enable TLSv1 if you need to access Riot in older browsers.
+You may wish to reenable TLSv1 if you need to access Riot in older browsers.
 
 Note: Currently the dockerized nginx doesn't support TLSv1.3. See https://github.com/nginxinc/docker-nginx/issues/190 for more details.
 
@@ -3849,14 +3638,14 @@ From now on, Riot's configuration setting `disable_guests` would be set to `true
 
 ## Self-check maintenance command
 
-The playbook can now [check if services are configured correctly](docs/maintenance-and-troubleshooting.md#how-to-check-if-services-work).
+The playbook can now [check if services are configured correctly](docs/maintenance-checking-services.md).
 
 
 # 2018-10-05
 
 ## Presence tracking made configurable
 
-The playbook can now enable/disable user presence-status tracking in Synapse, through the playbook's `matrix_synapse_use_presence` variable (having a default value of `true` — enabled).
+The playbook can now enable/disable user presence-status tracking in Synapse, through the playbook's `matrix_synapse_use_presence` variable (having a default value of `true` - enabled).
 
 If users participate in large rooms with many other servers, disabling presence will decrease server load significantly.
 

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@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-[![Support room on Matrix](https://img.shields.io/matrix/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy:devture.com.svg?label=%23matrix-docker-ansible-deploy%3Adevture.com&logo=matrix&style=for-the-badge&server_fqdn=matrix.devture.com&fetchMode=summary)](https://matrix.to/#/#matrix-docker-ansible-deploy:devture.com) [![donate](https://liberapay.com/assets/widgets/donate.svg)](https://liberapay.com/s.pantaleev/donate) [![REUSE status](https://api.reuse.software/badge/github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy)](https://api.reuse.software/info/github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy)
+[![Support room on Matrix](https://img.shields.io/matrix/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy:devture.com.svg?label=%23matrix-docker-ansible-deploy%3Adevture.com&logo=matrix&style=for-the-badge&server_fqdn=matrix.devture.com)](https://matrix.to/#/#matrix-docker-ansible-deploy:devture.com) [![donate](https://liberapay.com/assets/widgets/donate.svg)](https://liberapay.com/s.pantaleev/donate)
 
 # Matrix (An open network for secure, decentralized communication) server setup using Ansible and Docker
 
@@ -52,8 +52,7 @@ The homeserver is the backbone of your Matrix system. Choose one from the follow
 | ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
 | [Synapse](https://github.com/element-hq/synapse) | ✅ | Storing your data and managing your presence in the [Matrix](http://matrix.org/) network | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse.md) |
 | [Conduit](https://conduit.rs) | ❌ | Storing your data and managing your presence in the [Matrix](http://matrix.org/) network. Conduit is a lightweight open-source server implementation of the Matrix Specification with a focus on easy setup and low system requirements | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-conduit.md) |
-| [conduwuit](https://conduwuit.puppyirl.gay/) | ❌ | Storing your data and managing your presence in the [Matrix](http://matrix.org/) network. conduwuit is a fork of Conduit. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-conduwuit.md) |
-| [continuwuity](https://continuwuity.org) | ❌ | Storing your data and managing your presence in the [Matrix](http://matrix.org/) network. continuwuity is a continuation of conduwuit. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-continuwuity.md) |
+| [Conduwuit](https://conduwuit.puppyirl.gay/) | ❌ | Storing your data and managing your presence in the [Matrix](http://matrix.org/) network. Conduwuit is a fork of Conduit. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-conduwuit.md) |
 | [Dendrite](https://github.com/element-hq/dendrite) | ❌ | Storing your data and managing your presence in the [Matrix](http://matrix.org/) network. Dendrite is a second-generation Matrix homeserver written in Go, an alternative to Synapse. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-dendrite.md) |
 
 ### Clients
@@ -66,7 +65,6 @@ Web clients for Matrix that you can host on your own domains.
 | [Hydrogen](https://github.com/element-hq/hydrogen-web) | ❌ | Lightweight Matrix client with legacy and mobile browser support | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-client-hydrogen.md) |
 | [Cinny](https://github.com/ajbura/cinny) |  ❌ | Simple, elegant and secure web client | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-client-cinny.md) |
 | [SchildiChat Web](https://schildi.chat/) | ❌ | Based on Element Web, with a more traditional instant messaging experience | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-client-schildichat-web.md) |
-| [FluffyChat Web](https://fluffychat.im/) | ❌ | The cutest messenger in Matrix | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-client-fluffychat-web.md) |
 
 ### Server Components
 
@@ -76,13 +74,11 @@ Services that run on the server to make the various parts of your installation w
 | ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
 | [PostgreSQL](https://www.postgresql.org/)| ✅ | Database for Synapse. [Using an external PostgreSQL server](docs/configuring-playbook-external-postgres.md) is also possible. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-external-postgres.md) |
 | [coturn](https://github.com/coturn/coturn) | ✅ | STUN/TURN server for WebRTC audio/video calls | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-turn.md) |
-| [Traefik](https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/) | ✅ | Web server, listening on ports 80, 443 and 8448 - standing in front of all the other services. [Using your own webserver](docs/configuring-playbook-own-webserver.md) is also possible. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-traefik.md) |
+| [Traefik](https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/) | ✅ | Web server, listening on ports 80, 443 and 8448 - standing in front of all the other services. Using your own webserver [is possible](docs/configuring-playbook-own-webserver.md) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-traefik.md) |
 | [Let's Encrypt](https://letsencrypt.org/) | ✅ | Free SSL certificate, which secures the connection to all components | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-ssl-certificates.md) |
 | [Exim](https://www.exim.org/) | ✅ | Mail server, through which all Matrix services send outgoing email (can be configured to relay through another SMTP server) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-email.md) |
 | [ma1sd](https://github.com/ma1uta/ma1sd) | ❌ | Matrix Identity Server | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-ma1sd.md)
 | [ddclient](https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-ddclient) | ❌ | Dynamic DNS | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-dynamic-dns.md) |
-| [LiveKit Server](https://github.com/livekit/livekit) | ❌ | WebRTC server for audio/video calls | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-livekit-server.md) |
-| [Livekit JWT Service](https://github.com/livekit/livekit-jwt-service) | ❌ | JWT service for integrating [Element Call](./configuring-playbook-element-call.md) with [LiveKit Server](./configuring-playbook-livekit-server.md) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-livekit-jwt-service.md) |
 
 ### Authentication
 
@@ -93,10 +89,10 @@ Extend and modify how users are authenticated on your homeserver.
 | [matrix-synapse-rest-auth](https://github.com/ma1uta/matrix-synapse-rest-password-provider) (advanced) | ❌ | REST authentication password provider module | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-rest-auth.md) |
 |[matrix-synapse-shared-secret-auth](https://github.com/devture/matrix-synapse-shared-secret-auth) (advanced) | ❌ | Password provider module | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-shared-secret-auth.md) |
 | [matrix-synapse-ldap3](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-synapse-ldap3) (advanced) | ❌ | LDAP Auth password provider module | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-ldap-auth.md) |
-| [matrix-ldap-registration-proxy](https://gitlab.com/activism.international/matrix_ldap_registration_proxy) (advanced) | ❌ | Proxy that handles Matrix registration requests and forwards them to LDAP | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-ldap-registration-proxy.md) |
-| [matrix-registration](https://github.com/ZerataX/matrix-registration) | ❌ | Simple python application to have a token based Matrix registration | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-registration.md) |
-| [Matrix User Verification Service](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-user-verification-service) | ❌ | Service to verify details of a user based on an Open ID token | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-user-verification-service.md) |
-| [synapse-simple-antispam](https://github.com/t2bot/synapse-simple-antispam) (advanced) | ❌ | Spam checker module | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-simple-antispam.md) |
+| [matrix-ldap-registration-proxy](https://gitlab.com/activism.international/matrix_ldap_registration_proxy) (advanced) | ❌ | A proxy that handles Matrix registration requests and forwards them to LDAP. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-ldap-registration-proxy.md) |
+| [matrix-registration](https://github.com/ZerataX/matrix-registration) | ❌ | A simple python application to have a token based Matrix registration | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-registration.md) |
+| [Matrix User Verification Service](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-user-verification-service) (UVS) | ❌ | Service to verify details of a user based on an Open ID token | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-user-verification-service.md) |
+| [synapse-simple-antispam](https://github.com/t2bot/synapse-simple-antispam) (advanced) | ❌ | A spam checker module | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-simple-antispam.md) |
 
 ### File Storage
 
@@ -106,7 +102,7 @@ Use alternative file storage to the default `media_store` folder.
 | ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
 | [Goofys](https://github.com/kahing/goofys) | ❌ | [Amazon S3](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/) (or other S3-compatible object store) storage for Synapse's content repository (`media_store`) files | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-s3-goofys.md) |
 | [synapse-s3-storage-provider](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse-s3-storage-provider) | ❌ | [Amazon S3](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/) (or other S3-compatible object store) storage for Synapse's content repository (`media_store`) files | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-s3.md) |
-| [matrix-media-repo](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-media-repo) | ❌ | Highly customizable multi-domain media repository for Matrix. Intended for medium to large deployments, this media repo de-duplicates media while being fully compliant with the specification. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-media-repo.md) |
+| [matrix-media-repo](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-media-repo) | ❌ | matrix-media-repo is a highly customizable multi-domain media repository for Matrix. Intended for medium to large deployments, this media repo de-duplicates media while being fully compliant with the specification. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-media-repo.md) |
 
 ### Bridges
 
@@ -120,7 +116,6 @@ Bridges can be used to connect your Matrix installation with third-party communi
 | [mautrix-gmessages](https://github.com/mautrix/gmessages) | ❌ | Bridge to [Google Messages](https://messages.google.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-gmessages.md) |
 | [mautrix-whatsapp](https://github.com/mautrix/whatsapp) | ❌ | Bridge to [WhatsApp](https://www.whatsapp.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-whatsapp.md) |
 | [mautrix-wsproxy](https://github.com/mautrix/wsproxy) | ❌ | Bridge to Android SMS or Apple iMessage | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-wsproxy.md) |
-| [mautrix-bluesky](https://github.com/mautrix/bluesky) | ❌ | Bridge to [Bluesky](https://bsky.social/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bluesky.md) |
 | [mautrix-twitter](https://github.com/mautrix/twitter) | ❌ | Bridge to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-twitter.md) |
 | [mautrix-googlechat](https://github.com/mautrix/googlechat) | ❌ | Bridge to [Google Chat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Chat) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-googlechat.md) |
 | [mautrix-meta](https://github.com/mautrix/instagram) | ❌ | Bridge to [Messenger](https://messenger.com/) and [Instagram](https://instagram.com/) | Link for [Messenger](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-meta-messenger.md) / [Instagram](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-meta-instagram.md) |
@@ -141,6 +136,7 @@ Bridges can be used to connect your Matrix installation with third-party communi
 | [mx-puppet-discord](https://gitlab.com/mx-puppet/discord/mx-puppet-discord) | ❌ | Bridge to [Discord](https://discordapp.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-discord.md) |
 | [mx-puppet-groupme](https://gitlab.com/xangelix-pub/matrix/mx-puppet-groupme) | ❌ | Bridge to [GroupMe](https://groupme.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-groupme.md) |
 | [mx-puppet-steam](https://github.com/icewind1991/mx-puppet-steam) | ❌ | Bridge to [Steam](https://steamapp.com/) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-steam.md) |
+| [Email2Matrix](https://github.com/devture/email2matrix) | ❌ | Bridge for relaying emails to Matrix rooms | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-email2matrix.md) |
 | [Postmoogle](https://github.com/etkecc/postmoogle) | ❌ | Email to Matrix bridge | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-postmoogle.md) |
 
 ### Bots
@@ -149,13 +145,13 @@ Bots provide various additional functionality to your installation.
 
 | Name | Default? | Description | Documentation |
 | ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
-| [baibot](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot) | ❌ | Bot that exposes the power of [AI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence) / [Large Language Models](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_language_model) to you | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-baibot.md) |
+| [baibot](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot) | ❌ | A bot that exposes the power of [AI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence) / [Large Language Models](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_language_model) to you | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-baibot.md) |
 | [matrix-reminder-bot](https://github.com/anoadragon453/matrix-reminder-bot) | ❌ | Bot for scheduling one-off & recurring reminders and alarms | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-matrix-reminder-bot.md) |
 | [matrix-registration-bot](https://github.com/moan0s/matrix-registration-bot) | ❌ | Bot for invitations by creating and managing registration tokens | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-matrix-registration-bot.md) |
-| [maubot](https://github.com/maubot/maubot) | ❌ | Plugin-based Matrix bot system | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-maubot.md) |
-| [Honoroit](https://github.com/etkecc/honoroit) | ❌ | Helpdesk bot | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-honoroit.md) |
-| [Mjolnir](https://github.com/matrix-org/mjolnir) | ❌ | Moderation tool for Matrix | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-mjolnir.md) |
-| [Draupnir](https://github.com/the-draupnir-project/Draupnir) | ❌ | Moderation tool for Matrix (Fork of Mjolnir) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-draupnir.md) (for [appservice mode](docs/configuring-playbook-appservice-draupnir-for-all.md))|
+| [maubot](https://github.com/maubot/maubot) | ❌ | A plugin-based Matrix bot system | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-maubot.md) |
+| [Honoroit](https://github.com/etkecc/honoroit) | ❌ | A helpdesk bot | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-honoroit.md) |
+| [Mjolnir](https://github.com/matrix-org/mjolnir) | ❌ | A moderation tool for Matrix | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-mjolnir.md) |
+| [Draupnir](https://github.com/the-draupnir-project/Draupnir) | ❌ | A moderation tool for Matrix (Fork of Mjolnir) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-draupnir.md) (for [appservice mode](docs/configuring-playbook-appservice-draupnir-for-all.md))|
 | [Buscarron](https://github.com/etkecc/buscarron) | ❌ | Web forms (HTTP POST) to Matrix | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-bot-buscarron.md) |
 
 ### Administration
@@ -166,8 +162,8 @@ Services that help you in administrating and monitoring your Matrix installation
 | ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
 | [matrix-alertmanager-receiver](https://github.com/metio/matrix-alertmanager-receiver) | ❌ | Prometheus' [Alertmanager](https://prometheus.io/docs/alerting/latest/alertmanager/) client | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-alertmanager-receiver.md) |
 | [Matrix Authentication Service](https://github.com/element-hq/matrix-authentication-service/) | ❌ | OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Provider server | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-authentication-service.md) |
-| [synapse-admin](https://github.com/etkecc/synapse-admin) | ❌ | Web UI tool for administrating users and rooms on your Matrix server | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-admin.md) |
-| Metrics and Graphs | ❌ | Consists of the [Prometheus](https://prometheus.io) time-series database server, the Prometheus [node-exporter](https://prometheus.io/docs/guides/node-exporter/) host metrics exporter, and the [Grafana](https://grafana.com/) web UI, with [prometheus-nginxlog-exporter](https://github.com/martin-helmich/prometheus-nginxlog-exporter/) being available too | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md) (for [prometheus-nginxlog-exporter](docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md#enable-metrics-and-graphs-for-nginx-logs-optional)) |
+| [synapse-admin](https://github.com/etkecc/synapse-admin) | ❌ | A web UI tool for administrating users and rooms on your Matrix server | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-admin.md) |
+| Metrics and Graphs | ❌ | Consists of the [Prometheus](https://prometheus.io) time-series database server, the Prometheus [node-exporter](https://prometheus.io/docs/guides/node-exporter/) host metrics exporter, and the [Grafana](https://grafana.com/) web UI, with [prometheus-nginxlog-exporter](https://github.com/martin-helmich/prometheus-nginxlog-exporter/) being available too | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md) (for [prometheus-nginxlog-exporter](docs/configuring-playbook-prometheus-nginxlog.md)) |
 | [Borg](https://borgbackup.org) | ❌ | Backups | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-backup-borg.md) |
 | [rageshake](https://github.com/matrix-org/rageshake) | ❌ | Bug report server | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-rageshake.md) |
 | [synapse-usage-exporter](https://github.com/loelkes/synapse-usage-exporter) | ❌ | Export the usage statistics of a Synapse homeserver to be scraped by Prometheus. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-usage-exporter.md) |
@@ -179,16 +175,15 @@ Various services that don't fit any other categories.
 | Name | Default? | Description | Documentation |
 | ---- | -------- | ----------- | ------------- |
 | [sliding-sync](https://github.com/matrix-org/sliding-sync)| ❌ | (Superseded by Simplified Sliding Sync integrated into Synapse > `1.114` and Conduit > `0.6.0`) Sliding Sync support for clients which require it (e.g. old Element X versions before Simplified Sliding Sync was developed) | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-sliding-sync-proxy.md) |
-| [synapse_auto_accept_invite](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse-auto-accept-invite) | ❌ | Synapse module to automatically accept invites | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-auto-accept-invite.md) |
-| [synapse_auto_compressor](https://github.com/matrix-org/rust-synapse-compress-state/#automated-tool-synapse_auto_compressor) | ❌ | Cli tool that automatically compresses `state_groups` database table in background | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-auto-compressor.md) |
+| [synapse_auto_accept_invite](https://github.com/matrix-org/synapse-auto-accept-invite) | ❌ | A Synapse module to automatically accept invites. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-auto-accept-invite.md) |
+| [synapse_auto_compressor](https://github.com/matrix-org/rust-synapse-compress-state/#automated-tool-synapse_auto_compressor) | ❌ | A cli tool that automatically compresses `state_groups` database table in background. | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-synapse-auto-compressor.md) |
 | [Matrix Corporal](https://github.com/devture/matrix-corporal) (advanced) | ❌ | Reconciliator and gateway for a managed Matrix server | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-matrix-corporal.md) |
-| [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org) | ❌ | Open source collaborative text editor | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-etherpad.md) |
-| [Jitsi](https://jitsi.org/) | ❌ | Open source video-conferencing platform | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-jitsi.md) |
-| [Cactus Comments](https://cactus.chat) | ❌ | Federated comment system built on Matrix | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-cactus-comments.md) |
-| [Pantalaimon](https://github.com/matrix-org/pantalaimon) | ❌ | E2EE aware proxy daemon | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-pantalaimon.md) |
+| [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org) | ❌ | An open source collaborative text editor | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-etherpad.md) |
+| [Jitsi](https://jitsi.org/) | ❌ | An open source video-conferencing platform | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-jitsi.md) |
+| [Cactus Comments](https://cactus.chat) | ❌ | A federated comment system built on Matrix | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-cactus-comments.md) |
+| [Pantalaimon](https://github.com/matrix-org/pantalaimon) | ❌ | An E2EE aware proxy daemon | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-pantalaimon.md) |
 | [Sygnal](https://github.com/matrix-org/sygnal) | ❌ | Push gateway | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-sygnal.md) |
 | [ntfy](https://ntfy.sh) | ❌ | Push notifications server | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-ntfy.md) |
-| [Element Call](https://github.com/element-hq/element-call) | ❌ | A native Matrix video conferencing application | [Link](docs/configuring-playbook-element-call.md) |
 
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 # 2023
 
 2023 was a year filled with many changes for matrix-docker-ansible-deploy. In this post, we're looking backward at some of the major changes that happened this year, as well as taking a glimpse of what's ahead in 2024.
 
 2023 is probably [the year of AI](https://journal.everypixel.com/2023-the-year-of-ai), with millions of people jumping aboard [OpenAI](https://openai.com/)'s [ChatGPT](https://openai.com/chatgpt) train. matrix-docker-ansible-deploy is no stranger to this and 2023 began with a PR from [bertybuttface](https://github.com/bertybuttface) who added support for [matrix-chatgpt-bot](https://github.com/matrixgpt/matrix-chatgpt-bot) (see the [changelog entry](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/blob/850078b7e37401ce91a0f9b686f60b945f6c3a96/CHANGELOG.md#chatgpt-support)). While OpenAI's chat GPT website was frequently overloaded in the past, their API was up which made using this bot both convenient and more reliable.
 
-AI aside, with the playbook's focus being containers, we're **doubling down on being "container native"** and becoming more interoperable for people hosting other containers on the Matrix server. In [2022](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/blob/850078b7e37401ce91a0f9b686f60b945f6c3a96/YEAR-IN-REVIEW.md#2022), we've announced a few sibling Ansible playbooks, their use of [Traefik](https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/) and the possibility of matrix-docker-ansible-deploy also switching to this reverse-proxy. This prediction materialized quickly. The **largest change** in the playbook in 2023 happened way back in February - matrix-docker-ansible-deploy [starting the switch from nginx to Traefik](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/blob/850078b7e37401ce91a0f9b686f60b945f6c3a96/CHANGELOG.md#backward-compatibility-reverse-proxy-configuration-changes-and-initial-traefik-support) and then quickly [making Treafik the default reverse-proxy](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/blob/850078b7e37401ce91a0f9b686f60b945f6c3a96/CHANGELOG.md#traefik-is-the-default-reverse-proxy-now). As noted in the changelog entries, we envisioned a quick and complete elimination of `matrix-nginx-proxy`, but at the end of 2023, it hasn't happened yet. The playbook is already using Traefik as the front-most reverse-proxy, but nginx (via `matrix-nginx-proxy`) is still around - it has taken a step back and is only used internally for new setups. Work got to a stall due to:
+AI aside, with the playbook's focus being containers, we're **doubling down on being "container native"** and becoming more interoperable for people hosting other containers on the Matrix server. In [2022](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/blob/850078b7e37401ce91a0f9b686f60b945f6c3a96/YEAR-IN-REVIEW.md#2022), we've announced a few sibling Ansible playbooks, their use of [Traefik](https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/) and the possiblity of matrix-docker-ansible-deploy also switching to this reverse-proxy. This prediction materialized quickly. The **largest change** in the playbook in 2023 happened way back in February - matrix-docker-ansible-deploy [starting the switch from nginx to Traefik](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/blob/850078b7e37401ce91a0f9b686f60b945f6c3a96/CHANGELOG.md#backward-compatibility-reverse-proxy-configuration-changes-and-initial-traefik-support) and then quickly [making Treafik the default reverse-proxy](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/blob/850078b7e37401ce91a0f9b686f60b945f6c3a96/CHANGELOG.md#traefik-is-the-default-reverse-proxy-now). As noted in the changelog entries, we envisioned a quick and complete elimination of `matrix-nginx-proxy`, but at the end of 2023, it hasn't happened yet. The playbook is already using Traefik as the front-most reverse-proxy, but nginx (via `matrix-nginx-proxy`) is still around - it has taken a step back and is only used internally for new setups. Work got to a stall due to:
 
 *   complexity: untangling the overly large and messy `matrix-nginx-proxy` component is difficult
 *   the current setup became "good enough" because nginx has become an internal implementation detail for those who have migrated to Traefik. Traefik is already the default public reverse-proxy and gives better possibilities to people wishing to run other web-exposed containers on their Matrix server via [Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/), other Ansible playbooks like [mash-playbook](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/mash-playbook) (more about this one, below) or any other way.
@@ -76,7 +69,7 @@ When it comes to the `matrix-docker-ansible-deploy` Ansible playbook, 2022 was t
 
 Support for the following new **bridges** was added:
 
-*   [Postmoogle](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/blob/ba09705f7fbaf0108652ecbe209793b1d935eba7/CHANGELOG.md#postmoogle-email-bridge-support) for bi-directional email bridging, which supersedes my old and simplistic [Email2Matrix](https://github.com/devture/email2matrix) one-way bridge-bot
+*   [Postmoogle](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/blob/ba09705f7fbaf0108652ecbe209793b1d935eba7/CHANGELOG.md#postmoogle-email-bridge-support) for bi-directional email bridging, which supersedes my old and simplistic [email2matrix](https://github.com/devture/email2matrix) one-way bridge-bot
 *   [mautrix-discord](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/blob/ba09705f7fbaf0108652ecbe209793b1d935eba7/CHANGELOG.md#mautrix-discord-support)
 *   [go-skype-bridge](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/blob/ba09705f7fbaf0108652ecbe209793b1d935eba7/CHANGELOG.md#go-skype-bridge-bridging-support)
 *   [matrix-appservice-kakaotalk](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/blob/ba09705f7fbaf0108652ecbe209793b1d935eba7/CHANGELOG.md#matrix-appservice-kakaotalk-support)

ansible.cfg

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [defaults]
 retry_files_enabled = False
-result_format = yaml
+stdout_callback = yaml
 
 [connection]
 pipelining = True

bin/ansible-all-hosts.sh

@@ -1,10 +1,4 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env bash
-
-# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2024 MDAD project contributors
-# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-#
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
-
 #
 # Run the playbook on multiple hosts with different credentials with this script
 # It defaults to ansible tags "setup-all,start". You can pass alternative tags

bin/rebuild-mautrix-meta-instagram.sh

@@ -1,9 +1,4 @@
 #!/bin/bash
-
-# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-#
-# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
-
 set -euxo pipefail
 
 # This script rebuilds the mautrix-meta-instagram Ansible role, using the mautrix-meta-messenger role as a source.
@@ -37,17 +32,7 @@ done
 sed --in-place 's/matrix_mautrix_meta_instagram_meta_mode: \(.*\)/matrix_mautrix_meta_instagram_meta_mode: instagram/g' $instagram_role_path/defaults/main.yml
 sed --in-place 's/matrix_mautrix_meta_instagram_identifier: \(.*\)/matrix_mautrix_meta_instagram_identifier: matrix-mautrix-meta-instagram/g' $instagram_role_path/defaults/main.yml
 
-# Create the README.md file with the license header
-cat > $instagram_role_path/README.md << 'EOF'
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 MDAD Contributors
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-EOF
-
-echo "" >> $instagram_role_path/README.md
-echo "# matrix-mautrix-meta-instagram" >> $instagram_role_path/README.md
+echo "# matrix-mautrix-meta-instagram" > $instagram_role_path/README.md
 echo "" >> $instagram_role_path/README.md
 echo "This bridge role is derived from the matrix-mautrix-meta-messenger Ansible role via automatic changes (see \`just rebuild-mautrix-meta-instagram\` or \`bin/rebuild-mautrix-meta-instagram.sh\`)." >> $instagram_role_path/README.md
 echo "" >> $instagram_role_path/README.md

docs/README.md

@@ -1,15 +1,6 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 - 2021 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 Aaron Raimist
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 Lyubomir Popov
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Table of Contents
 
-## ⬇️ Installation guides <!-- NOTE: the 🚀 emoji is used by "Getting started" on README.md -->
+## ⬇️ Installaton guides <!-- NOTE: the 🚀 emoji is used by "Getting started" on README.md -->
 
 There are two installation guides available for beginners and advanced users.
 
@@ -19,7 +10,7 @@ There are two installation guides available for beginners and advanced users.
 
     - [Prerequisites](prerequisites.md)
 
-    - [Configuring DNS settings](configuring-dns.md)
+    - [Configuring your DNS settings](configuring-dns.md)
 
     - [Getting the playbook](getting-the-playbook.md)
 
@@ -36,23 +27,23 @@ NOTE:
 
 You can check useful documentation for configuring components here: [Configuring the playbook](configuring-playbook.md)
 
-- [Administration](configuring-playbook.md#administration) — services that help you in administrating and monitoring your Matrix installation
+- [Administration](configuring-playbook.md#administration) - services that help you in administrating and monitoring your Matrix installation
 
-- [Authentication and user-related](configuring-playbook.md#authentication-and-user-related) — extend and modify how users are authenticated on your homeserver
+- [Authentication and user-related](configuring-playbook.md#authentication-and-user-related) - extend and modify how users are authenticated on your homeserver
 
-- [Bots](configuring-playbook.md#bots) — bots provide various additional functionality to your installation
+- [Bots](configuring-playbook.md#bots) - bots provide various additional functionality to your installation
 
-- [Bridges](configuring-playbook.md#bridging-other-networks) — bridges can be used to connect your Matrix installation with third-party communication networks
+- [Bridges](configuring-playbook.md#bridging-other-networks) - bridges can be used to connect your Matrix installation with third-party communication networks
 
-- [Clients](configuring-playbook.md#clients) — web clients for Matrix that you can host on your own domains
+- [Clients](configuring-playbook.md#clients) - web clients for Matrix that you can host on your own domains
 
-- [Core service adjustments](configuring-playbook.md#core-service-adjustments) — backbone of your Matrix system
+- [Core service adjustments](configuring-playbook.md#core-service-adjustments) - backbone of your Matrix system
 
-- [File Storage](configuring-playbook.md#file-storage) — use alternative file storage to the default `media_store` folder
+- [File Storage](configuring-playbook.md#file-storage) - use alternative file storage to the default `media_store` folder
 
 <!-- NOTE: sort list items above alphabetically -->
 
-- [Other specialized services](configuring-playbook.md#other-specialized-services) — various services that don't fit any other categories
+- [Other specialized services](configuring-playbook.md#other-specialized-services) - various services that don't fit any other categories
 
 ## 👨‍🔧 Maintenance
 
@@ -60,6 +51,8 @@ If your server and services experience issues, feel free to come to [our support
 
 <!-- NOTE: sort list items alphabetically -->
 
+- [Checking if services work](maintenance-checking-services.md)
+
 - [Maintenance and Troubleshooting](maintenance-and-troubleshooting.md)
 
 - [PostgreSQL maintenance](maintenance-postgres.md)
@@ -70,7 +63,7 @@ If your server and services experience issues, feel free to come to [our support
 
 ## Other documentation pages <!-- NOTE: this header's title and the section below need optimization -->
 
-- ℹ️ **[FAQ](faq.md)** — various Frequently Asked Questions about Matrix, with a focus on this Ansible playbook
+- ℹ️ **[FAQ](faq.md)** - various Frequently Asked Questions about Matrix, with a focus on this Ansible playbook
 
 <!-- NOTE: sort list items under faq.md alphabetically -->
 
@@ -91,5 +84,3 @@ If your server and services experience issues, feel free to come to [our support
 - [Uninstalling](uninstalling.md)
 
 - [Updating users passwords](updating-users-passwords.md)
-
-- [Using Ansible for the playbook](ansible.md)

docs/alternative-architectures.md

@@ -1,11 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2022 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Horvath Gergely
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Alternative architectures
 
 As stated in the [Prerequisites](prerequisites.md), currently only `amd64` (`x86_64`) is fully supported.

docs/ansible.md

@@ -1,14 +1,5 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 - 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Aaron Raimist
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Hanno J. Gödecke
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Kai Biebel
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
 
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
-# Using Ansible for the playbook
+# Running this playbook
 
 This playbook is meant to be run using [Ansible](https://www.ansible.com/).
 
@@ -38,12 +29,9 @@ If using the `pip` method, do note that the `ansible-playbook` binary may not be
 
 ## Using Ansible via Docker
 
-Alternatively, you can run Ansible inside a Docker container (powered by the [ghcr.io/devture/ansible](https://github.com/devture/docker-ansible/pkgs/container/ansible) Docker image).
+Alternatively, you can run Ansible inside a Docker container (powered by the [devture/ansible](https://hub.docker.com/r/devture/ansible/) Docker image).
 
-This ensures that:
-
-- you're using a very recent Ansible version, which is less likely to be incompatible with the playbook
-- you also get access to the [agru](https://github.com/etkecc/agru) tool for quicker Ansible role installation (when running `just roles`) compared to `ansible-galaxy`
+This ensures that you're using a very recent Ansible version, which is less likely to be incompatible with the playbook.
 
 You can either [run Ansible in a container on the Matrix server itself](#running-ansible-in-a-container-on-the-matrix-server-itself) or [run Ansible in a container on another computer (not the Matrix server)](#running-ansible-in-a-container-on-another-computer-not-the-matrix-server).
 
@@ -58,54 +46,50 @@ Once you have a working Docker installation on the server, **clone the playbook*
 
 You would then need to add `ansible_connection=community.docker.nsenter` to the host line in `inventory/hosts`. This tells Ansible to connect to the "remote" machine by switching Linux namespaces with [nsenter](https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/nsenter.1.html), instead of using SSH.
 
-Alternatively, you can leave your `inventory/hosts` as is and specify the connection type in **each** `ansible-playbook` call you do later, like this: `just install-all --connection=community.docker.nsenter` (or `ansible-playbook --connection=community.docker.nsenter …`).
+Alternatively, you can leave your `inventory/hosts` as is and specify the connection type in **each** `ansible-playbook` call you do later, like this: `ansible-playbook --connection=community.docker.nsenter …`
 
 Run this from the playbook's directory:
 
 ```sh
-docker run \
--it \
---rm \
+docker run -it --rm \
 --privileged \
 --pid=host \
 -w /work \
---mount type=bind,src=`pwd`,dst=/work \
+-v `pwd`:/work \
 --entrypoint=/bin/sh \
-ghcr.io/devture/ansible:11.6.0-r0-0
+docker.io/devture/ansible:2.18.1-r0-0
 ```
 
 Once you execute the above command, you'll be dropped into a `/work` directory inside a Docker container. The `/work` directory contains the playbook's code.
 
 First, consider running `git config --global --add safe.directory /work` to [resolve directory ownership issues](#resolve-directory-ownership-issues).
 
-Finally, you can execute `just` or `ansible-playbook …` (e.g. `ansible-playbook --connection=community.docker.nsenter …`) commands as per normal now.
+Finally, you can execute `ansible-playbook …` (or `ansible-playbook --connection=community.docker.nsenter …`) commands as per normal now.
 
 ### Running Ansible in a container on another computer (not the Matrix server)
 
 Run this from the playbook's directory:
 
 ```sh
-docker run \
--it \
---rm \
+docker run -it --rm \
 -w /work \
---mount type=bind,src=`pwd`,dst=/work \
---mount type=bind,src$HOME/.ssh/id_ed25519,dst=/root/.ssh/id_ed25519,ro \
+-v `pwd`:/work \
+-v $HOME/.ssh/id_rsa:/root/.ssh/id_rsa:ro \
 --entrypoint=/bin/sh \
-ghcr.io/devture/ansible:11.6.0-r0-0
+docker.io/devture/ansible:2.18.1-r0-0
 ```
 
-The above command tries to mount an SSH key (`$HOME/.ssh/id_ed25519`) into the container (at `/root/.ssh/id_ed25519`). If your SSH key is at a different path (not in `$HOME/.ssh/id_ed25519`), adjust that part.
+The above command tries to mount an SSH key (`$HOME/.ssh/id_rsa`) into the container (at `/root/.ssh/id_rsa`). If your SSH key is at a different path (not in `$HOME/.ssh/id_rsa`), adjust that part.
 
 Once you execute the above command, you'll be dropped into a `/work` directory inside a Docker container. The `/work` directory contains the playbook's code.
 
 First, consider running `git config --global --add safe.directory /work` to [resolve directory ownership issues](#resolve-directory-ownership-issues).
 
-Finally, you execute `just` or `ansible-playbook …` commands as per normal now.
+Finally, you execute `ansible-playbook …` commands as per normal now.
 
 #### If you don't use SSH keys for authentication
 
-If you don't use SSH keys for authentication, simply remove that whole line (`--mount type=bind,src$HOME/.ssh/id_ed25519,dst=/root/.ssh/id_ed25519,ro`).
+If you don't use SSH keys for authentication, simply remove that whole line (`-v $HOME/.ssh/id_rsa:/root/.ssh/id_rsa:ro`).
 
 To authenticate at your server using a password, you need to add a package. So, when you are in the shell of the ansible docker container (the previously used `docker run -it …` command), run:
 
@@ -113,11 +97,11 @@ To authenticate at your server using a password, you need to add a package. So,
 apk add sshpass
 ```
 
-Then, to be asked for the password whenever running an `ansible-playbook` command add `--ask-pass` to the arguments of the command.
+Then, to be asked for the password whenever running an  `ansible-playbook` command add `--ask-pass` to the arguments of the command.
 
 #### Resolve directory ownership issues
 
-Because you're `root` in the container running Ansible and this likely differs from the owner (your regular user account) of the playbook directory outside of the container, certain playbook features which use `git` locally may report warnings such as:
+Because you're `root` in the container running Ansible and this likely differs fom the owner (your regular user account) of the playbook directory outside of the container, certain playbook features which use `git` locally may report warnings such as:
 
 > fatal: unsafe repository ('/work' is owned by someone else)
 > To add an exception for this directory, call:

docs/assets/obtain_admin_access_token_element_web.png.license

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Julian-Samuel Gebühr
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later

docs/configuring-captcha.md

@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Justin Croonenberghs
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 (Adapted from the [upstream project](https://github.com/element-hq/synapse/blob/develop/docs/CAPTCHA_SETUP.md))
 
 # Overview

docs/configuring-dns.md

@@ -1,23 +1,6 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 - 2024 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 Edgars Voroboks
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2021 Aaron Raimist
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Marcel Partap
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Rónán Duddy
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Yannick Goossens
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Julian Foad
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Nikita Chernyi
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Johan Swetzén
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Pierre 'McFly' Marty
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
+# Configuring your DNS settings
 
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
-# Configuring DNS settings
-
-<sup>[Prerequisites](prerequisites.md) > Configuring DNS settings > [Getting the playbook](getting-the-playbook.md) > [Configuring the playbook](configuring-playbook.md) > [Installing](installing.md)</sup>
+<sup>[Prerequisites](prerequisites.md) > Configuring your DNS settings > [Getting the playbook](getting-the-playbook.md) > [Configuring the playbook](configuring-playbook.md) > [Installing](installing.md)</sup>
 
 To set up Matrix on your domain, you'd need to do some DNS configuration.
 
@@ -25,15 +8,12 @@ To set up Matrix on your domain, you'd need to do some DNS configuration.
 
 To serve the base domain (`example.com`) and [Element Web](configuring-playbook-client-element-web.md) with the default subdomain, adjust DNS records as below.
 
-| Type  | Host      | Priority | Weight | Port | Target               |
-| ----- | --------- | -------- | ------ | ---- | ---------------------|
-| A     | `matrix`  | -        | -      | -    | `matrix-server-IPv4` |
-| AAAA  | `matrix`  | -        | -      | -    | `matrix-server-IPv6` |
-| CNAME | `element` | -        | -      | -    | `matrix.example.com` |
+| Type  | Host                         | Priority | Weight | Port | Target               |
+| ----- | ---------------------------- | -------- | ------ | ---- | ---------------------|
+| A     | `matrix`                     | -        | -      | -    | `matrix-server-IP`   |
+| CNAME | `element`                    | -        | -      | -    | `matrix.example.com` |
 
-As the table illustrates, you need to create 2 subdomains (`matrix.example.com` and `element.example.com`) and point both of them to your server's IPv4/IPv6 address.
-
-If you don't have IPv6 connectivity yet, you can skip the `AAAA` record. For more details about IPv6, see the [Configuring IPv6](./configuring-ipv6.md) documentation page.
+As the table illustrates, you need to create 2 subdomains (`matrix.example.com` and `element.example.com`) and point both of them to your server's IP address (DNS `A` record or `CNAME` record is fine).
 
 The `element.example.com` subdomain is necessary, because this playbook installs the [Element Web](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web) client for you by default. If you'd rather instruct the playbook not to install Element Web (`matrix_client_element_enabled: false` when [Configuring the playbook](configuring-playbook.md) later), feel free to skip the `element.example.com` DNS record.
 

docs/configuring-ipv6.md

@@ -1,191 +0,0 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-# Configuring IPv6
-
-Since 2025-03-08, the [default example configuration](../examples/vars.yml) for the playbook recommends enabling [IPv6](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPv6) support for Docker's container networks.
-
-**If you have IPv6 support on your server/network** (see [How do I check if my server has IPv6 connectivity?](#how-do-i-check-if-my-server-has-ipv6-connectivity)), then [enabling IPv6 support for the playbook](#enabling-ipv6-support-for-the-playbook) would give you:
-
-- 📥 incoming IPv6 connectivity to the server via the server's IPv6 address/addresses (containers won't have their own individual publicly accessible IPs)
-- 📤 outgoing IPv6 connectivity from the server via the server's IPv6 address/addresses (containers won't exit via their own individual IPv6 address)
-- 🔄 IPv6 connectivity for cross-container communication
-
-**If you still don't have IPv6 support on your server/network**, then enabling IPv6 support for the playbook will only enable IPv6 connectivity for cross-container communication and shouldn't affect your server's incoming/outgoing communication. You may also be interested in reading if [there's a performance penalty to enabling IPv6 if the server/network doesn't support IPv6 connectivity?](#is-there-a-performance-penalty-to-enabling-ipv6-if-the-server-network-doesn-t-support-ipv6-connectivity)
-
-As such, **we recommend that you follow the default example configuration and leave IPv6 support for Docker enabled in all cases**.
-
-Enabling IPv6 consists of 2 steps:
-
-- [Enabling IPv6 support for the playbook](#enabling-ipv6-support-for-the-playbook)
-- [Configuring DNS records for IPv6](#configuring-dns-records-for-ipv6)
-
-💡 If you've followed a recent version of our documentation, you would have already done these steps, so there's nothing else to do.
-
-## Enabling IPv6 support for the playbook
-
-You can enable IPv6 support for all components' Docker container networks by using the following `vars.yml` configuration:
-
-```yml
-# Controls whether container networks will be created with IPv6 support.
-#
-# If you also have IPv6 support on your server/network and AAAA DNS records pointing to the server,
-# enabling this will effectively give you full public IPv6 connectivity (powered by NAT66).
-#
-# We recommend leaving this enabled even if you don't currently have IPv6 connectivity on your server/network.
-# This way, once you eventually get IPv6 connectivity, you won't have to change anything (besides DNS records).
-#
-# Flipping this setting later on requires manual work (stopping services, deleting and recreating all container networks).
-#
-# In the future, this setting will likely default to `true`, so if you really want IPv6 disabled, explicitly set this to `false`.
-#
-# People managing Docker themselves and running an older Docker version will need additional configuration.
-#
-# Learn more in `docs/configuring-ipv6.md`.
-devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled: true
-```
-
-Doing this:
-
-- all container networks will be IPv6-enabled
-
-- NAT66 will be used, so that:
-  - containers will get [Unique Local Addresses (ULA)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unique_local_address)
-  - the outgoing IPv6 address for containers will be the same as the one on the server
-  - traffic destined for the IPv6 address of the server will be forwarded to the containers that handle (and publish) that specific port
-
-> [!WARNING]
-> Without enabling this and assuming you have IPv6 `AAAA` DNS records pointing to the server (see [Configuring DNS records for IPv6](#configuring-dns-records-for-ipv6)), IPv6 traffic will still be handled, but NAT64 will be used instead of NAT66.
-> As such, containers will only have an IPv4 address and all IPv6 traffic that reaches them will seem to originate from a local IP. Containers also won't be able to make outgoing (even cross-container) IPv6 requests.
-
-To confirm connectivity, see the following other resources:
-
-- [How do I check if my server has IPv6 connectivity?](#how-do-i-check-if-my-server-has-ipv6-connectivity)
-- [How do I check outgoing IPv6 connectivity for containers?](#how-do-i-check-outgoing-ipv6-connectivity-for-containers)
-- [How do I check incoming IPv6 connectivity for containers?](#how-do-i-check-incoming-ipv6-connectivity-for-containers)
-- [How do I confirm if my container networks are IPv6-enabled?](#how-do-i-confirm-if-my-container-networks-are-ipv6-enabled)
-- Ensure that the [Federation Tester](https://federationtester.matrix.org/) reports that your server is reachable over IPv6.
-
-## Configuring DNS records for IPv6
-
-[Enabling IPv6 support for the playbook](#enabling-ipv6-support-for-the-playbook) tells you how to prepare for IPv6 on the container (Docker) side.
-
-For full public IPv6 connectivity (and not just IPv6 connectivity for containers inside the container networks) you also need to **ensure that your domain names** (e.g. `matrix.example.com` and others) have IPv6 (`AAAA`) DNS records pointing to the server's IPv6 address.
-
-Also see the [Configuring DNS settings](configuring-dns.md) documentation page for more details.
-
-### A note about old Docker
-
-With our [default example configuration](../examples/vars.yml), the playbook manages Docker for you and installs a modern-enough version.
-
-Docker versions newer than 27.0.1 enable IPv6 integration at the Docker daemon level out of the box. This still requires that networks are created with IPv6 support as described in the [Enabling IPv6 support for the playbook](#enabling-ipv6-support-for-the-playbook) section above.
-
-**If you're on an old Docker version** (Docker 27.0.0 or older) for some reason, it's likely that your Docker installation is not enabled for IPv6 at all. In such a case:
-
-- if Docker is managed by the playbook, you can tell it to force-enable IPv6 via `devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_daemon_options_changing_enabled: true`
-
-- if Docker is managed by you manually, you can add `{"experimental": true, "ip6tables": true}` to the Docker daemon options and restart the Docker service (`docker.service`).
-
-### Frequently Asked Questions
-
-#### How do I check if my server has IPv6 connectivity?
-
-##### With curl
-
-You can run `curl https://icanhazip.com` and see if it returns an [IPv6 address](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPv6_address) (an address with `:` characters in it, like `2001:db8:1234:5678::1`). If it does, then your server has IPv6 connectivity and prefers it over using IPv4. This is common.
-
-If you see an IPv4 address instead (e.g. `1.2.3.4`), it may be that your server prefers IPv4 over IPv6 or that your network does not support IPv6. You can try forcing `curl` to use IPv6 by running `curl -6 https://icanhazip.com` and see if it returns an IPv6 address.
-
-##### With other network utilities
-
-You can run `ip -6 addr` to see if you have any IPv6 addresses assigned to your server, besides the link-local (`fe80::*`) addresses that everyone has (unless they have force-disabled IPv6 support on their system).
-
-If you do have an IPv6 address, it's still worth [using curl](#with-curl) to confirm that your server can successfully make outgoing requests over IPv6.
-
-#### What does the `devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled` setting actually do?
-
-The `devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled` setting controls whether container networks will be created with IPv6 support.
-
-Changing this setting subsequently requires manual work (deleting all container networks).
-See [I've changed the `devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled` setting, but it doesn't seem to have any effect](#i-ve-changed-the-devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled-setting-but-it-doesn-t-seem-to-have-any-effect).
-
-#### I've changed the `devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled` setting, but it doesn't seem to have any effect.
-
-If you're using an older Docker version (Docker 27.0.0 or older), see [A note about old Docker](#a-note-about-old-docker).
-
-If you've previously installed with one `devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled` value and then changed it to another, you need to:
-
-- stop all services (`just stop-all`)
-- delete all container networks on the server: `docker network rm $(docker network ls -q)`
-- re-run the playbook fully: `just install-all`
-
-#### How do I confirm if my container networks are IPv6-enabled?
-
-You can list container networks by running `docker network ls` on the server.
-
-For each container network (e.g. `matrix-homeserver`), you can check if it has IPv6 connectivity by running a command like this: `docker network inspect matrix-homeserver`.
-
-Ensure that there's an IPv6 subnet/gateway in the `IPAM.Config` section. If yes, you may wish to proceed with [How do I check outgoing IPv6 connectivity for containers?](#how-do-i-check-outgoing-ipv6-connectivity-for-containers)
-
-If there's no IPv6 subnet/gateway in the `IPAM.Config` section, this container network was not created with IPv6 support.
-See [I've changed the `devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled` setting, but it doesn't seem to have any effect](#i-ve-changed-the-devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled-setting-but-it-doesn-t-seem-to-have-any-effect).
-
-#### How do I check outgoing IPv6 connectivity for containers?
-
-```sh
-docker run --rm --network=matrix-homeserver quay.io/curl/curl:latest curl -6 https://icanhazip.com
-```
-
-💡 This one-off container is connected to the `matrix-homeserver` container network, not to the default Docker bridge network. The default Docker `bridge` network does not have IPv6 connectivity by default (yet) and is not influenced by the `devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled` setting, so using that network (by omitting `--network=..` from the command above) will not show an IPv6 address
-
-✅ If this command returns an IPv6 address, you're all good.
-
-❌ If this command doesn't return an IPv6 address, it may be that:
-
-- your container network does not have IPv6 connectivity. See [How do I confirm if my container networks are IPv6-enabled?](#how-do-i-confirm-if-my-container-networks-are-ipv6-enabled) for more details.
-
-- your server does not have IPv6 connectivity. See [How do I check if my server has IPv6 connectivity?](#how-do-i-check-if-my-server-has-ipv6-connectivity) for more details. If you do have IPv6 connectivity, then the issue is with Docker's IPv6 configuration. Otherwise, you need to check your server's network configuration/firewall/routing and get back to configuring the playbook later on.
-
-#### How do I check incoming IPv6 connectivity for containers?
-
-Only containers that publish ports will be exposed (reachable) publicly on the server's own IPv6 address. Containers will not get their own individual public IPv6 address.
-
-For this playbook, a commonly exposed container is the Traefik reverse-proxy container (unless [you're using your own webserver](./configuring-playbook-own-webserver.md)).
-
-You can either do something like `curl -6 https://matrix.example.com` from an IPv6-enabled host (including the server itself) and see if it works.
-
-An alternative is to use the [IPv6 Port Checker](https://port.tools/port-checker-ipv6/) with a hostname of `matrix.example.com` and a port of `443`.
-
-💡 Trying to connect to `matrix.example.com` via IPv6 requires that you have already [configured the DNS records for IPv6](#configuring-dns-records-for-ipv6) as described above. If you wish to eliminate DNS as a potential issue, you can also try connecting to the server's own IPv6 address directly: `curl -6 -H 'Host: matrix.example.com' https://[2001:db8:1234:5678::1]` (we pass a `Host` header to tell Traefik which host we'd like it to serve).
-
-#### Why enable IPv6 if my network doesn't support it yet?
-
-Because when your network does get support for IPv6 later on (even if that's 5 years away), you won't have to change anything besides [configuring the DNS records for IPv6](#configuring-dns-records-for-ipv6).
-
-#### Can I use a custom subnet for IPv6?
-
-Not easily.
-
-The playbook and the various roles only support passing an `enable_ipv6` flag (`true` or `false` value depending on the `devture_systemd_docker_base_ipv6_enabled` Ansible variable) when creating the Docker container networks.
-
-There's no support for passing a custom subnet for IPv4 and IPv6. We let Docker auto-generate the subnets for us.
-
-You can either create a Pull Request that adds support for this to the various playbook roles, or you can manually recreate the networks from the command-line (e.g. `docker network rm matrix-homeserver && docker network create --ipv6 --subnet=2001:db8:1234:5678::/64 matrix-homeserver`).
-
-#### Can I use Global Unicast Addresses (GUA) for IPv6?
-
-No. You cannot have GUA addresses where each container is individually addressable over the public internet.
-
-The playbook only supports NAT66, which should be good enough for most use cases.
-
-Having containers get IPv6 addresses from your own GUA subnet requires complex configuration (ndp-proxy, etc.) and is not supported.
-
-You may find [this Reddit post](https://www.reddit.com/r/ipv6/comments/1alpzmb/comment/kphpw11/) interesting.
-
-#### Is there a performance penalty to enabling IPv6 if the server/network doesn't support IPv6 connectivity?
-
-Probably a tiny one, as services may try to make (unsuccessful) outgoing requests over IPv6.
-
-In practice, it's probably negligible.

docs/configuring-playbook-alertmanager-receiver.md

@@ -1,11 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 MDAD project contributors
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Prometheus Alertmanager integration via matrix-alertmanager-receiver (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure the [matrix-alertmanager-receiver](https://github.com/metio/matrix-alertmanager-receiver) service for you. It's a [client](https://prometheus.io/docs/alerting/latest/clients/) for Prometheus' [Alertmanager](https://prometheus.io/docs/alerting/latest/alertmanager/), allowing you to deliver alerts to Matrix rooms.
@@ -34,8 +26,7 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --extra-vars='username=bot.alertma
 
 The bot requires an access token to be able to connect to your homeserver. Refer to the documentation on [how to obtain an access token](obtaining-access-tokens.md).
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
+⚠️ **Warning**: Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
 
 ### Join to rooms as the bot manually
 
@@ -74,6 +65,8 @@ matrix_alertmanager_receiver_config_matrix_room_mapping:
   some-room-name: "!qporfwt:{{ matrix_domain }}"
 ```
 
+See `roles/custom/matrix-alertmanager-receiver/defaults/main.yml` for additional configuration variables.
+
 ### Adjusting the matrix-alertmanager-receiver URL (optional)
 
 By tweaking the `matrix_alertmanager_receiver_hostname` and `matrix_alertmanager_receiver_path_prefix` variables, you can easily make the service available at a **different hostname and/or path** than the default one.
@@ -90,27 +83,22 @@ If you've changed the default hostname, you may need to create a CNAME record fo
 
 When setting, replace `example.com` with your own.
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the component.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-alertmanager-receiver/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-alertmanager-receiver/templates/config.yaml.j2` for the component's default configuration. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_alertmanager_receiver_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook and potentially [adjusting your DNS records](#adjusting-dns-records), run the playbook with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -134,16 +122,3 @@ route:
 ```
 
 where `URL_HERE` looks like `https://matrix.example.com/matrix-alertmanager-receiver-RANDOM_VALUE_HERE/alert/some-room-name` or `https://matrix.example.com/matrix-alertmanager-receiver-RANDOM_VALUE_HERE/alert/!qporfwt:example.com`.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-alertmanager-receiver`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `info`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: error, warn, info, debug
-matrix_alertmanager_receiver_container_process_argument_log_level: debug
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-appservice-double-puppet.md

@@ -1,10 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Appservice Double Puppet (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure the Appservice Double Puppet service for you. It is a homeserver appservice through which bridges (and potentially other services) can impersonate any user on the homeserver.
@@ -35,12 +28,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 

docs/configuring-playbook-appservice-draupnir-for-all.md

@@ -1,10 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 MDAD project contributors
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Draupnir for All/D4A (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure the [Draupnir](https://github.com/the-draupnir-project/Draupnir) moderation tool for you in appservice mode.
@@ -35,8 +28,11 @@ The management room has to be given an alias, and your bot has to be invited to
 
 This management room is used to control who has access to your D4A deployment. The room stores this data inside of the control room state so your bot must have sufficient powerlevel to send custom state events. This is default 50 or moderator as Element clients call this powerlevel.
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> Anyone in this room can control the bot so it is important that you only invite trusted users to this room.
+As noted in the Draupnir install instructions the control room is sensitive. **Anyone in this room can control the bot so it is important that you only invite trusted users to this room.**
+
+### Set an alias to the management room
+
+Next, set an alias to the management room.
 
 ## Adjusting the playbook configuration
 
@@ -45,28 +41,24 @@ Add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/
 ```yaml
 matrix_appservice_draupnir_for_all_enabled: true
 
-matrix_appservice_draupnir_for_all_config_adminRoom: "MANAGEMENT_ROOM_ALIAS_HERE"
+matrix_appservice_draupnir_for_all_master_control_room_alias: "MANAGEMENT_ROOM_ALIAS_HERE"
 ```
 
 ### Extending the configuration
 
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the component.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-appservice-draupnir-for-all/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_appservice_draupnir_for_all_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
+You can configure additional options by adding the `matrix_appservice_draupnir_for_all_extension_yaml` variable.
 
 For example, to change Draupnir's `protectAllJoinedRooms` option to `true`, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
 
 ```yaml
-matrix_appservice_draupnir_for_all_configuration_extension_yaml: |
+matrix_appservice_draupnir_for_all_extension_yaml: |
   # Your custom YAML configuration goes here.
-  # This configuration extends the default starting configuration (`matrix_appservice_draupnir_for_all_configuration_yaml`).
+  # This configuration extends the default starting configuration (`matrix_appservice_draupnir_for_all_yaml`).
   #
   # You can override individual variables from the default configuration, or introduce new ones.
   #
   # If you need something more special, you can take full control by
-  # completely redefining `matrix_appservice_draupnir_for_all_configuration_yaml`.
+  # completely redefining `matrix_appservice_draupnir_for_all_yaml`.
   protectAllJoinedRooms: true
 ```
 
@@ -95,13 +87,13 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
 
 ## Usage
 
-If you made it through all the steps above and your main control room was joined by a user called `@draupnir-main:example.com` you have successfully installed Draupnir for All and can now start using it.
+If you made it through all the steps above and your main control room was joined by a user called `@draupnir-main:example.com` you have succesfully installed Draupnir for All and can now start using it.
 
 The installation of Draupnir for all in this playbook is very much Alpha quality. Usage-wise, Draupnir for all is almost identical to Draupnir bot mode.
 
 ### Granting Users the ability to use D4A
 
-Draupnir for all includes several security measures like that it only allows users that are on its allow list to ask for a bot. To add a user to this list we have 2 primary options. Using the chat to tell Draupnir to do this for us or if you want to automatically do it by sending `m.policy.rule.user` events that target the subject you want to allow provisioning for with the `org.matrix.mjolnir.allow` recommendation. Using the chat is recommended.
+Draupnir for all includes several security measures like that it only allows users that are on its allow list to ask for a bot. To add a user to this list we have 2 primary options. Using the chat to tell Draupnir to do this for us or if you want to automatically do it by sending `m.policy.rule.user` events that target the subject you want to allow provisioning for with the `org.matrix.mjolnir.allow` recomendation. Using the chat is recomended.
 
 The bot requires a powerlevel of 50 in the management room to control who is allowed to use the bot. The bot does currently not say anything if this is true or false. (This is considered a bug and is documented in issue [#297](https://github.com/the-draupnir-project/Draupnir/issues/297))
 

docs/configuring-playbook-backup-borg.md

@@ -1,19 +1,143 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2025 Nikita Chernyi
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Julian-Samuel Gebühr
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up BorgBackup (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [BorgBackup](https://www.borgbackup.org/) (short: Borg) with [borgmatic](https://torsion.org/borgmatic/) for you.
 
 BorgBackup is a deduplicating backup program with optional compression and encryption. That means your daily incremental backups can be stored in a fraction of the space and is safe whether you store it at home or on a cloud service.
 
-The [Ansible role for BorgBackup](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-backup_borg) is developed and maintained by [the MASH (mother-of-all-self-hosting) project](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting). For details about configuring BorgBackup, you can check them via:
-- 🌐 [the role's documentation at the MASH project](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-backup_borg/blob/main/docs/configuring-backup-borg.md) online
-- 📁 `roles/galaxy/backup_borg/docs/configuring-backup-borg.md` locally, if you have [fetched the Ansible roles](installing.md#update-ansible-roles)
+## Prerequisites
+
+### Set up a remote server for storing backups
+
+You will need a remote server where BorgBackup will store the backups. There are hosted, BorgBackup compatible solutions available, such as [BorgBase](https://www.borgbase.com).
+
+### Check the Postgres version
+
+By default, if you're using the integrated Postgres database server (as opposed to [an external Postgres server](configuring-playbook-external-postgres.md)), backups with BorgBackup will also include dumps of your Postgres database.
+
+Unless you disable the Postgres-backup support, make sure that the Postgres version of your homeserver's database is compatible with borgmatic. You can check the compatible versions [here](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-backup_borg/blob/main/defaults/main.yml).
+
+An alternative solution for backing up the Postgres database is [postgres backup](configuring-playbook-postgres-backup.md). If you decide to go with another solution, you can disable Postgres-backup support for BorgBackup using the `backup_borg_postgresql_enabled` variable.
+
+### Create a new SSH key
+
+Run the command below on any machine to create a new SSH key:
+
+```sh
+ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -N '' -f matrix-borg-backup -C matrix
+```
+
+You don't need to place the key in the `.ssh` folder.
+
+### Add the public key
+
+Next, add the **public** part of this SSH key (the `matrix-borg-backup.pub` file) to your BorgBackup provider/server.
+
+If you are using a hosted solution, follow their instructions. If you have your own server, copy the key to it with the command like below:
+
+```sh
+# Example to append the new PUBKEY contents, where:
+# - PUBKEY is path to the public key
+# - USER is a ssh user on a provider / server
+# - HOST is a ssh host of a provider / server
+cat PUBKEY | ssh USER@HOST 'dd of=.ssh/authorized_keys oflag=append conv=notrunc'
+```
+
+The **private** key needs to be added to `backup_borg_ssh_key_private` on your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file as below.
+
+## Adjusting the playbook configuration
+
+To enable BorgBackup, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file (adapt to your needs):
+
+```yaml
+backup_borg_enabled: true
+
+# Set the repository location, where:
+# - USER is a ssh user on a provider / server
+# - HOST is a ssh host of a provider / server
+# - REPO is a BorgBackup repository name
+backup_borg_location_repositories:
+ - ssh://USER@HOST/./REPO
+
+# Generate a strong password used for encrypting backups. You can create one with a command like `pwgen -s 64 1`.
+backup_borg_storage_encryption_passphrase: "PASSPHRASE"
+
+# Add the content of the **private** part of the SSH key you have created.
+# Note: the whole key (all of its belonging lines) under the variable needs to be indented with 2 spaces.
+backup_borg_ssh_key_private: |
+  -----BEGIN OPENSSH PRIVATE KEY-----
+  TG9yZW0gaXBzdW0gZG9sb3Igc2l0IGFtZXQsIGNvbnNlY3RldHVyIGFkaXBpc2NpbmcgZW
+  xpdCwgc2VkIGRvIGVpdXNtb2QgdGVtcG9yIGluY2lkaWR1bnQgdXQgbGFib3JlIGV0IGRv
+  bG9yZSBtYWduYSBhbGlxdWEuIFV0IGVuaW0gYWQgbWluaW0gdmVuaWFtLCBxdWlzIG5vc3
+  RydWQgZXhlcmNpdGF0aW9uIHVsbGFtY28gbGFib3JpcyBuaXNpIHV0IGFsaXF1aXAgZXgg
+  ZWEgY29tbW9kbyBjb25zZXF1YXQuIA==
+  -----END OPENSSH PRIVATE KEY-----
+```
+
+**Note**: `REPO` will be initialized on backup start, for example: `matrix`. See [Remote repositories](https://borgbackup.readthedocs.io/en/stable/usage/general.html#repository-urls) for the syntax.
+
+### Set backup archive name (optional)
+
+You can specify the backup archive name format. To set it, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file (adapt to your needs):
+
+```yaml
+backup_borg_storage_archive_name_format: matrix-{now:%Y-%m-%d-%H%M%S}
+```
+
+### Configure retention policy (optional)
+
+It is also possible to configure a retention strategy. To configure it, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file (adapt to your needs):
+
+```yaml
+backup_borg_retention_keep_hourly: 0
+backup_borg_retention_keep_daily: 7
+backup_borg_retention_keep_weekly: 4
+backup_borg_retention_keep_monthly: 12
+backup_borg_retention_keep_yearly: 2
+```
+
+### Edit the backup schedule (optional)
+
+By default the backup will run 4 a.m. every day based on the `backup_borg_schedule` variable. It is defined in the format of systemd timer calendar.
+
+To edit the schedule, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file (adapt to your needs):
+
+```yaml
+backup_borg_schedule: "*-*-* 04:00:00"
+```
+
+**Note**: the actual job may run with a delay. See `backup_borg_schedule_randomized_delay_sec` [here](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-backup_borg/blob/f5d5b473d48c6504be10b3d946255ef5c186c2a6/defaults/main.yml#L50) for its default value.
+
+### Set include and/or exclude directories (optional)
+
+`backup_borg_location_source_directories` defines the list of directories to back up. It's set to `{{ matrix_base_data_path }}` by default, which is the base directory for every service's data, such as Synapse, Postgres and the bridges.
+
+You might also want to exclude certain directories or file patterns from the backup using the `backup_borg_location_exclude_patterns` variable.
+
+### Extending the configuration
+
+There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the component.
+
+Take a look at:
+
+- [backup_borg role](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-backup_borg)'s [`defaults/main.yml`](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-backup_borg/blob/main/defaults/main.yml) for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `backup_borg_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
+
+## Installing
+
+After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
+
+<!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
+```sh
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+```
+
+The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+
+## Manually start a backup
+
+Sometimes it can be helpful to run the backup as you'd like, avoiding to wait until 4 a.m., like when you test your configuration.
+
+If you want to run the backup immediately, log in to the server with SSH and run `systemctl start matrix-backup-borg`.
+
+This will not return until the backup is done, so it can possibly take a long time. Consider using [tmux](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tmux) if your SSH connection is unstable.

docs/configuring-playbook-base-domain-serving.md

@@ -1,10 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Serving the base domain (optional)
 
 By default, this playbook sets up services on your Matrix server (`matrix.example.com`), but has it configured so that it presents itself as the base domain (`example.com`). To have this server officially be responsible for Matrix services for the base domain (`example.com`), you need to set up server delegation / redirection.

docs/configuring-playbook-bot-baibot.md

@@ -1,10 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up baibot (optional)
 
 <p align="center">
@@ -130,7 +123,7 @@ Configuring `matrix_bot_baibot_config_initial_global_config_user_patterns` is op
 
 You are **not required** to define agents [statically](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/configuration/README.md#static-configuration) via Ansible. **To get started quickly**, you can **skip this section and define agents at runtime via chat commands** (following the bot's guidance).
 
-Privileged users (like the [👮‍♂️ Administrator](#️-administrator-configuration), but potentially others too — see the upstream [🔒 access](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/access.md) documentation) can **define agents dynamically at any time** via chat commands.
+Privileged users (like the [👮‍♂️ Administrator](#️-administrator-configuration), but potentially others too - see the upstream [🔒 access](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/access.md) documentation) can **define agents dynamically at any time** via chat commands.
 
 The Ansible role includes preset variables for easily enabling some [🤖 agents](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/agents.md) on various [☁️ providers](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/providers.md) (e.g. OpenAI, etc).
 
@@ -242,7 +235,7 @@ matrix_bot_baibot_config_agents_static_definitions_openai_config_api_key: "YOUR_
 # matrix_bot_baibot_config_agents_static_definitions_openai_config_text_generation_prompt: "{{ matrix_bot_baibot_config_agents_static_definitions_prompt }}"
 
 # If you'd like to use another text-generation agent, uncomment and adjust:
-# matrix_bot_baibot_config_agents_static_definitions_openai_config_text_generation_model_id: gpt-4.1
+# matrix_bot_baibot_config_agents_static_definitions_openai_config_text_generation_model_id: gpt-4o
 ```
 
 Because this is a [statically](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/configuration/README.md#static-configuration)-defined agent, it will be given a `static/` ID prefix and will be named `static/openai`.
@@ -257,7 +250,7 @@ You can statically-define a single [🤖 agent](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot
 
 This provider allows you to use OpenAI-compatible API services like [OpenRouter](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/providers.md#openrouter), [Together AI](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/providers.md#together-ai), etc.
 
-Some of these popular services already have **shortcut** providers (see [supported providers](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/providers.md#supported-providers) leading to this one behind the scenes — this make it easier to get started.
+Some of these popular services already have **shortcut** providers (see [supported providers](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/providers.md#supported-providers) leading to this one behind the scenes - this make it easier to get started.
 
 As of this moment, the playbook does not include presets for any of these services, so you'll need to [Configuring additional agents (without a preset)](#configuring-additional-agents-without-a-preset).
 
@@ -312,7 +305,7 @@ Because these are [statically](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/c
 
 💡 To figure out what to put in the `config` section, refer to the [☁️ provider](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/providers.md) page, which contains **sample configuration YAML for each provider**.
 
-As with any [🤖 agent](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/agents.md), defining them means they exist. To actually make use of them, they need to be configured as handlers globally or in a specific room — see [Mixing & matching models](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/features.md#mixing--matching-models).
+As with any [🤖 agent](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/agents.md), defining them means they exist. To actually make use of them, they need to be configured as handlers globally or in a specific room - see [Mixing & matching models](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot/blob/main/docs/features.md#mixing--matching-models).
 
 💡 You may also wish to use these new agents for [🤝 Configuring initial default handlers](#-configuring-initial-default-handlers).
 
@@ -403,13 +396,11 @@ Send `!bai help` to the bot in the room to see the available commands.
 
 You can also refer to the upstream [baibot](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot) project's documentation.
 
-## Troubleshooting
+## Debugging
 
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-bot-baibot`.
+As with all other services, you can find service logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by running something like `journalctl -fu matrix-bot-baibot`
 
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this service is `info`. If you want to increase the verbosity to `debug` (or even `trace`), add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
+The default logging level for this service is `info`, but you can increase it to `debug` (or even `trace`) with the following additional configuration:
 
 ```yaml
 # Adjust the bot's own logging level.

docs/configuring-playbook-bot-buscarron.md

@@ -1,19 +1,9 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Nikita Chernyi
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Buscarron (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [Buscarron](https://github.com/etkecc/buscarron) for you.
 
 Buscarron is bot that receives HTTP POST submissions of web forms and forwards them to a Matrix room.
 
-See the project's [documentation](https://github.com/etkecc/buscarron/blob/main/README.md) to learn what it does and why it might be useful to you.
-
 ## Adjusting DNS records
 
 By default, this playbook installs Buscarron on the `buscarron.` subdomain (`buscarron.example.com`) and requires you to create a CNAME record for `buscarron`, which targets `matrix.example.com`.
@@ -64,14 +54,6 @@ After changing the domain, **you may need to adjust your DNS** records to point
 
 If you've decided to reuse the `matrix.` domain, you won't need to do any extra DNS configuration.
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bot.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bot-buscarron/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook and potentially [adjusting your DNS records](#adjusting-dns-records), run the playbook with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
@@ -113,14 +95,4 @@ Here is an example for the `contact` form:
 
 If you get banned, you'd need to restart the process by running the playbook with `--tags=start` or running `systemctl restart matrix-bot-buscarron` on the server.
 
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-bot-buscarron`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `INFO`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_bot_buscarron_loglevel: DEBUG
-```
+You can also refer to the upstream [documentation](https://github.com/etkecc/buscarron).

docs/configuring-playbook-bot-chatgpt.md

@@ -1,21 +1,11 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up matrix-bot-chatgpt (optional, unmaintained)
 
-**Note**: [matrix-chatgpt-bot](https://github.com/matrixgpt/matrix-chatgpt-bot) is now an archived (**unmaintained**) project. Talking to ChatGPT (and many other LLM providers) can happen via the much more featureful [baibot](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot), which can be [installed using this playbook](configuring-playbook-bot-baibot.md). Consider using that bot instead of this one.
+**Note**: [matrix-chatgpt-bot](https://github.com/matrixgpt/matrix-chatgpt-bot) is now an archived (**unmaintained**) project. Talking to ChatGPT (and many other LLM providers) can happen via the much more featureful [baibot](https://github.com/etkecc/baibot), which can be installed using [this playbook](configuring-playbook-bot-baibot.md). Consider using that bot instead of this one.
 
 The playbook can install and configure [matrix-chatgpt-bot](https://github.com/matrixgpt/matrix-chatgpt-bot) for you.
 
 Talk to [ChatGPT](https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/) via your favourite Matrix client!
 
-See the project's [documentation](https://github.com/matrixgpt/matrix-chatgpt-bot/blob/main/README.md) to learn what it does and why it might be useful to you.
-
 ## Prerequisites
 
 ### Obtain an OpenAI API key
@@ -38,8 +28,7 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --extra-vars='username=bot.chatgpt
 
 The bot requires an access token to be able to connect to your homeserver. Refer to the documentation on [how to obtain an access token](obtaining-access-tokens.md).
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
+⚠️ **Warning**: Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
 
 To make sure the bot can read encrypted messages, it will need an encryption key, just like any other new user. While obtaining the access token, follow the prompts to setup a backup key. More information can be found in the [Element documentation](https://element.io/help#encryption6).
 
@@ -57,19 +46,11 @@ matrix_bot_chatgpt_openai_api_key: 'API_KEY_HERE'
 
 matrix_bot_chatgpt_matrix_access_token: 'ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE'
 
-# Configuring the system prompt used, needed if the bot is used for special tasks.
+# Configuring the system promt used, needed if the bot is used for special tasks.
 # More information: https://github.com/mustvlad/ChatGPT-System-Prompts
 matrix_bot_chatgpt_matrix_bot_prompt_prefix: 'Instructions:\nYou are ChatGPT, a large language model trained by OpenAI.'
 ```
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bot.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bot-chatgpt/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
@@ -93,6 +74,4 @@ To use the bot, invite it to the room you specified on your `vars.yml` file (`/i
 
 After the bot joins the room, you can send a message to it. When you do so, use the prefix if you configured it or mention the bot.
 
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-bot-chatgpt`.
+You can also refer to the upstream [documentation](https://github.com/matrixgpt/matrix-chatgpt-bot).

docs/configuring-playbook-bot-draupnir.md

@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 - 2025 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Kim Brose
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Draupnir (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure the [Draupnir](https://github.com/the-draupnir-project/Draupnir) moderation bot for you.
@@ -15,55 +6,48 @@ See the project's [documentation](https://the-draupnir-project.github.io/draupni
 
 This documentation page is about installing Draupnir in bot mode. As an alternative, you can run a multi-instance Draupnir deployment by installing [Draupnir in appservice mode](./configuring-playbook-appservice-draupnir-for-all.md) (called Draupnir-for-all) instead.
 
-If your migrating from [Mjolnir](configuring-playbook-bot-mjolnir.md), skip to [this section](#migrating-from-mjolnir-only-required-if-migrating).
+If your migrating from Mjolnir skip to [this section](#migrating-from-mjolnir-only-required-if-migrating).
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
 ### Create a management room
 
-Using your own account, create a new invite only room that you will use to manage the bot. This is the room where you will see the status of the bot and where you will send commands to the bot, such as the command to ban a user from another room.
+Using your own account, create a new invite only room that you will use to manage the bot. This is the room where you will see the status of the bot and where you will send commands to the bot, such as the command to ban a user from another room. Anyone in this room can control the bot so it is important that you only invite trusted users to this room.
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> Anyone in this room can control the bot so it is important that you only invite trusted users to this room.
+If you make the management room encrypted (E2EE), then you need to enable the native E2EE support (see [below](#native-e2ee-support)).
 
-It is possible to make the management room encrypted (E2EE). If doing so, then you need to enable the native E2EE support (see [below](#native-e2ee-support)).
+Once you have created the room you need to copy the room ID so you can tell the bot to use that room. In Element Web you can do this by going to the room's settings, clicking Advanced, and then copying the internal room ID. The room ID will look something like `!qporfwt:example.com`.
 
-Once you have created the room you need to copy the room ID so you can specify it on your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file. In Element Web you can check the ID by going to the room's settings and clicking "Advanced". The room ID will look something like `!qporfwt:example.com`.
+Finally invite the `@bot.draupnir:example.com` account that the playbook will create for you to the management room. Please note that clients can issue a warning that your attempting to invite a user that doesnt have a profile and might not exist. This warning is expected as your inviting the bot before its user account exists.
 
 ## End-to-End Encryption support
 
-Decide whether you want to support having an encrypted management room or not. Draupnir can still protect encrypted rooms without encryption support enabled.
+Decide whether you want to support having an Encrypted management room or not. Draupnir can still protect encrypted rooms without encryption support enabled.
 
-Refer to Draupnir's [documentation](https://the-draupnir-project.github.io/draupnir-documentation/moderator/managing-protected-rooms#protecting-encrypted-rooms) for more details about why you might want to care about encryption support for protected rooms.
+Refer to Draupnir's [Documentation](https://the-draupnir-project.github.io/draupnir-documentation/moderator/managing-protected-rooms#protecting-encrypted-rooms) for more information on why you might or might not care about encryption support for protected rooms.
 
-### Disable Pantalaimon for Draupnir (since v2.0.0; optional)
-
-It is known that running Draupnir along with Pantalaimon breaks all workflows that involve answering prompts with reactions.
-
-If you are updating Draupnir from v1.x.x and have enabled Pantalaimon for it, you can disable Pantalaimon in favor of the native E2EE support. To disable Pantalaimon, remove the configuration `matrix_bot_draupnir_pantalaimon_use: true` from your `vars.yml` file.
-
-**Note**: because the management room is still encrypted, disabling it without enabling the native E2EE support will break the management room.
+**Note**: Draupnir does not support running with Pantalaimon as it would break all workflows that involve answering prompts with reactions.
 
 ### Native E2EE support
 
-To enable the native E2EE support, you need to obtain an access token for Draupnir and set it on your `vars.yml` file.
+To enable the native E2EE support, you need to obtain an access token for Draupnir.
 
 Note that native E2EE requires a clean access token that has not touched E2EE so curl is recommended as a method to obtain it. **The access token obtained via Element Web does not work with it**. Refer to the documentation on [how to obtain an access token via curl](obtaining-access-tokens.md#obtain-an-access-token-via-curl).
 
-To enable the native E2EE support, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file. Make sure to replace `CLEAN_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE` with the access token you obtained just now.
+To enable the native E2EE support, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
 
 ```yaml
-# Enables the native E2EE support
-matrix_bot_draupnir_config_experimentalRustCrypto: true
+# Enables the native E2EE Support
+matrix_bot_draupnir_enable_experimental_rust_crypto: true
 
-# Access token which the bot will use for logging in.
+# Access Token the bot uses to login.
 # Comment out `matrix_bot_draupnir_login_native` when using this option.
-matrix_bot_draupnir_config_accessToken: "CLEAN_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE"
+matrix_bot_draupnir_access_token: "ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE"
 ```
 
 ## Adjusting the playbook configuration
 
-To enable the bot, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file. Make sure to replace `MANAGEMENT_ROOM_ID_HERE` with the one of the room which you have created earlier.
+To enable the bot, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file. Make sure to replace `MANAGEMENT_ROOM_ID_HERE`.
 
 ```yaml
 # Enable Draupnir
@@ -73,67 +57,47 @@ matrix_bot_draupnir_enabled: true
 # matrix_bot_draupnir_login: bot.draupnir
 
 # Generate a strong password for the bot. You can create one with a command like `pwgen -s 64 1`.
-# If creating the user on your own and using `matrix_bot_draupnir_config_accessToken` to login you can comment out this line.
+# If creating the user on your own and using `matrix_bot_draupnir_access_token` to login you can comment out this line.
 matrix_bot_draupnir_password: PASSWORD_FOR_THE_BOT
 
-# Comment out if using `matrix_bot_draupnir_config_experimentalRustCrypto: true` or `matrix_bot_draupnir_config_accessToken` to login.
+# Comment out if using `matrix_bot_draupnir_enable_experimental_rust_crypto: true` or `matrix_bot_draupnir_access_token` to login.
 matrix_bot_draupnir_login_native: true
 
-matrix_bot_draupnir_config_managementRoom: "MANAGEMENT_ROOM_ID_HERE"
+matrix_bot_draupnir_management_room: "MANAGEMENT_ROOM_ID_HERE"
 ```
 
-### Create and invite the bot to the management room
-
-Before proceeding to the next step, run the playbook with the following command to create the bot user.
-
+Before Proceeding run the playbook with the following command to make sure the Draupnir user has been created.
 ```sh
 ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created
 ```
 
-**Note**: the `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+### Make sure the account is free from rate limiting
 
-Then, invite the bot (`@bot.draupnir:example.com`) to its management room which you have created earlier.
-
-### Make sure the account is free from rate limiting (optional, recommended)
-
-If your homeserver's implementation is Synapse, you will need to prevent it from rate limiting the bot's account. **This is a highly recommended step. If you do not configure it, Draupnir performance will be degraded.**
+If your homeserver's implementation is Synapse, you will need to prevent it from rate limiting the bot's account. **This is a heavily recomended step. If you do not configure it, Draupnir performance will be degraded.**
 
 This can be done using Synapse's [Admin APIs](https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/admin_api/user_admin_api.html#override-ratelimiting-for-users). They can be accessed both externally and internally.
 
-**Note**: access to the APIs is restricted with a valid access token, so exposing them publicly should not be a real security concern. Still, doing so is not recommended for additional security. See [official Synapse reverse-proxying recommendations](https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/reverse_proxy.html#synapse-administration-endpoints).
-
-The APIs can also be accessed via [Synapse Admin](https://github.com/etkecc/synapse-admin), a web UI tool you can use to administrate users, rooms, media, etc. on your Matrix server. The playbook can install and configure Synapse Admin for you. For details about it, see [this page](configuring-playbook-synapse-admin.md).
-
-#### Add the configuration
-
 To expose the APIs publicly, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
 
 ```yaml
 matrix_synapse_container_labels_public_client_synapse_admin_api_enabled: true
 ```
 
-#### Obtain an access token for admin account
+The APIs can also be accessed via [Synapse Admin](https://github.com/etkecc/synapse-admin), a web UI tool you can use to administrate users, rooms, media, etc. on your Matrix server. The playbook can install and configure Synapse Admin for you. For details about it, see [this page](configuring-playbook-synapse-admin.md).
 
-Manual access to Synapse's Admin APIs requires an access token for a homeserver admin account. Refer to the documentation on [how to obtain an access token](obtaining-access-tokens.md).
+**Note**: access to the APIs is restricted with a valid access token, so exposing them publicly should not be a real security concern. Still, doing so is not recommended for additional security. See [official Synapse reverse-proxying recommendations](https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/reverse_proxy.html#synapse-administration-endpoints).
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
-
-#### Run the `curl` command
-
-To disable rate limiting, run the following command on systems that ship curl. Before running it, make sure to replace:
-
-- `ADMIN_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE` with the access token of the admin account
-- `example.com` with your base domain
-- `@bot.draupnir:example.com` with the MXID of your Draupnir bot user
+To discharge rate limiting, run the following command on systems that ship curl (note that it does not work on outdated Windows 10). Even if the APIs are not exposed to the internet, you should still be able to run the command on the homeserver locally. Before running it, make sure to replace `@bot.draupnir:example.com` with the MXID of your Draupnir:
 
 ```sh
-curl --header "Authorization: Bearer ADMIN_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE" -X POST https://matrix.example.com/_synapse/admin/v1/users/@bot.draupnir:example.com/override_ratelimit
+curl --header "Authorization: Bearer <access_token>" -X POST https://matrix.example.com/_synapse/admin/v1/users/@bot.draupnir:example.com/override_ratelimit
 ```
 
-**Notes**:
-- This does not work on outdated Windows 10 as curl is not available there.
-- Even if the APIs are not exposed to the internet, you should still be able to run the command on the homeserver locally.
+### Obtain an access token
+
+Manual access to Synapse's Admin API requires an access token. Refer to the documentation on [how to obtain an access token](obtaining-access-tokens.md).
+
+⚠️ **Warning**: Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
 
 ### Abuse Reports
 
@@ -142,36 +106,18 @@ Draupnir can receive reports in the management room.
 The bot can intercept the report API endpoint of the client-server API, which requires integration with the reverse proxy in front of the homeserver. If you are using Traefik, this playbook can set this up for you:
 
 ```yaml
-matrix_bot_draupnir_config_web_abuseReporting: true
+matrix_bot_draupnir_abuse_reporting_enabled: true
 ```
 
-### Enabling synapse-http-antispam support
-
-Certain protections in Draupnir require the [synapse-http-antispam](https://github.com/maunium/synapse-http-antispam) module and a Synapse homeserver plus homeserver admin status to function. This module can be enabled in the playbook via setting `matrix_bot_draupnir_config_web_synapseHTTPAntispam_enabled` to `true` and making sure that Draupnir admin API access is enabled.
-
-```yaml
-# Enables the integration between Draupnir and synapse-http-antispam module.
-matrix_bot_draupnir_config_web_synapseHTTPAntispam_enabled: true
-
-# Enables draupnir to access Synapse admin APIs. This is required for the module functionality to take full effect.
-matrix_bot_draupnir_admin_api_enabled: true
-```
-
-These protections need to be manually activated and consulting the [enabling protections](#enabling-built-in-protections) guide can be helpful or consulting upstream documentation.
-
 <!--
 NOTE: this is unsupported by the playbook due to the admin API being inaccessible from containers currently.
 
-The other method polls an Synapse Admin API endpoint, hence it is available only if using Synapse and if the Draupnir user is an admin (see [above](#register-the-bot-account)). To enable it, set `pollReports: true` on `vars.yml` file as below.
+The other method polls an Synapse Admin API endpoint, hence it is available only if using Synapse and if the Draupnir user is an admin (see [above](#register-the-bot-account)). To enable it, set `pollReports: true` on `vars.yml` file as below. 
 -->
 
 ### Extending the configuration
 
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bot.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bot-draupnir/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_bot_draupnir_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
+You can configure additional options by adding the `matrix_bot_draupnir_configuration_extension_yaml` variable.
 
 For example, to change Draupnir's `acceptInvitesFromSpace` option to `!qporfwt:example.com`, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
 
@@ -191,7 +137,7 @@ matrix_bot_draupnir_configuration_extension_yaml: |
 
 Replace your `matrix_bot_mjolnir` config with `matrix_bot_draupnir` config. Also disable Mjolnir if you're doing migration.
 
-Note that Draupnir supports E2EE natively, so you can enable it instead of Pantalaimon. It is recommended to consult the instruction [here](#native-e2ee-support).
+Note that Pantalaimon is unsupported by Draupnir so it is recommended to consult the instructions to enable [the native E2EE support](#native-e2ee-support).
 
 That is all you need to do due to that Draupnir can complete migration on its own.
 
@@ -212,8 +158,6 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-use
 
   `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
-- If you change the bot password (`matrix_bot_draupnir_password` in your `vars.yml` file) subsequently, the bot user's credentials on the homeserver won't be updated automatically. If you'd like to change the bot user's password, use a tool like [synapse-admin](configuring-playbook-synapse-admin.md) to change it, and then update `matrix_bot_draupnir_password` to let the bot know its new password.
-
 ## Usage
 
 You can refer to the upstream [documentation](https://the-draupnir-project.github.io/draupnir-documentation/) for additional ways to use and configure Draupnir and for a more detailed usage guide.
@@ -242,7 +186,7 @@ For Draupnir to do its job, you need to [give it permissions](https://the-draupn
 
 We recommend **subscribing to a public [policy list](https://the-draupnir-project.github.io/draupnir-documentation/concepts/policy-lists)** using the [watch command](https://the-draupnir-project.github.io/draupnir-documentation/moderator/managing-policy-lists#using-draupnirs-watch-command-to-subscribe-to-policy-rooms).
 
-Policy lists are maintained in Matrix rooms. A popular policy list is maintained in the public `#community-moderation-effort-bl:neko.dev` room.
+Polcy lists are maintained in Matrix rooms. A popular policy list is maintained in the public `#community-moderation-effort-bl:neko.dev` room.
 
 You can tell Draupnir to subscribe to it by sending the following command to the Management Room: `!draupnir watch #community-moderation-effort-bl:neko.dev`
 
@@ -259,7 +203,7 @@ The simplest and most useful entity to target is `user`. Below are a few example
 To create rules, you run commands in the Management Room (**not** in the policy list room).
 
 - (ban a single user on a given homeserver): `!draupnir ban @charles:example.com my-bans Rude to others`
-- (ban all users on a given homeserver by using a [wildcard](https://the-draupnir-project.github.io/draupnir-documentation/moderator/managing-users#wildcards)): `!draupnir ban @*:example.org my-bans Spam server, all users are fake`
+- (ban all users on a given homeserver by using a [wildcard](https://the-draupnir-project.github.io/draupnir-documentation/moderator/managing-users#wildcards)): `!draupnir ban @*:example.org my-bans Spam server - all users are fake`
 
 As a result of running these commands, you may observe:
 

docs/configuring-playbook-bot-go-neb.md

@@ -1,16 +1,6 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Yannick Goossens
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Dennis Ciba
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 MDAD project contributors
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Go-NEB (optional, unmaintained)
 
-**Note**: [Go-NEB](https://github.com/matrix-org/go-neb) is now an archived (**unmaintained**) project. We recommend not bothering with installing it. While not a 1:1 replacement, the bridge's author suggests taking a look at [matrix-hookshot](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-hookshot) as a replacement, which can also be [installed using this playbook](configuring-playbook-bridge-hookshot.md). Consider using that bot instead of this one.
+**Note**: [Go-NEB](https://github.com/matrix-org/go-neb) is now an archived (**unmaintained**) project. We recommend not bothering with installing it. While not a 1:1 replacement, the bridge's author suggests taking a look at [matrix-hookshot](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-hookshot) as a replacement, which can also be installed using [this playbook](configuring-playbook-bridge-hookshot.md). Consider using that bot instead of this one.
 
 The playbook can install and configure [Go-NEB](https://github.com/matrix-org/go-neb) for you.
 
@@ -36,8 +26,7 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --extra-vars='username=bot.go-neb
 
 The bot requires an access token to be able to connect to your homeserver. Refer to the documentation on [how to obtain an access token](obtaining-access-tokens.md).
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
+⚠️ **Warning**: Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
 
 ## Adjusting DNS records
 
@@ -230,27 +219,22 @@ After changing the domain, **you may need to adjust your DNS** records to point
 
 If you've decided to reuse the `matrix.` domain, you won't need to do any extra DNS configuration.
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bot.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bot-go-neb/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bot-go-neb/templates/config.yaml.j2` for the bot's default configuration. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_bot_go_neb_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook and potentially [adjusting your DNS records](#adjusting-dns-records), run the playbook with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -261,7 +245,3 @@ Basic usage is like this: `!echo hi` or `!imgur puppies` or `!giphy matrix`
 If you enabled the github_cmd service, send `!github help` to the bot in the room to see the available commands.
 
 You can also refer to the upstream [Documentation](https://github.com/matrix-org/go-neb).
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-bot-go-neb`.

docs/configuring-playbook-bot-honoroit.md

@@ -1,11 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Honoroit (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [Honoroit](https://github.com/etkecc/honoroit) for you.
@@ -53,14 +45,6 @@ If you've changed the default hostname, you may need to create a CNAME record fo
 
 When setting, replace `example.com` with your own.
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bot.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bot-honoroit/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook and potentially [adjusting your DNS records](#adjusting-dns-records), run the playbook with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
@@ -89,15 +73,3 @@ After the bot joins the room, any Matrix user can send a message to it to start
 Send `!ho help` to the bot in the room to see the available commands.
 
 You can also refer to the upstream [documentation](https://github.com/etkecc/honoroit#features).
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-bot-honoroit`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_bot_honoroit_loglevel: 'DEBUG'
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bot-matrix-registration-bot.md

@@ -1,15 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2023 Julian-Samuel Gebühr
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Dennis Ciba
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Erick Wibben
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Kolja Lampe
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 - 2024 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up matrix-registration-bot (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [matrix-registration-bot](https://github.com/moan0s/matrix-registration-bot) for you.
@@ -41,15 +29,6 @@ matrix_synapse_registration_requires_token: true
 
 The bot account will be created automatically.
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bot.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bot-matrix-registration-bot/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bot-matrix-registration-bot/templates/config.yaml.j2` for the bridge's default configuration
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
@@ -77,23 +56,10 @@ Send `help` to the bot to see the available commands.
 
 You can also refer to the upstream [Usage documentation](https://github.com/moan0s/matrix-registration-bot#supported-commands).
 
-If you have any questions, or if you need help setting it up, read the [troubleshooting guide](https://github.com/moan0s/matrix-registration-bot/blob/main/docs/troubleshooting.md) or join [#matrix-registration-bot:hyteck.de](https://matrix.to/#/#matrix-registration-bot:hyteck.de).
+If you have any questions, or if you need help setting it up, read the [troublshooting guide](https://github.com/moan0s/matrix-registration-bot/blob/main/docs/troubleshooting.md) or join [#matrix-registration-bot:hyteck.de](https://matrix.to/#/#matrix-registration-bot:hyteck.de).
 
 To clean the cache (session & encryption data) after you changed the bot's username, changed the login method from access_token to password etc… you can use:
 
 ```sh
 just run-tags bot-matrix-registration-bot-clean-cache
 ```
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-bot-matrix-registration-bot`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `INFO`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: ERROR, INFO, DEBUG
-matrix_bot_matrix_registration_bot_logging_level: DEBUG
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bot-matrix-reminder-bot.md

@@ -1,11 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2022 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up matrix-reminder-bot (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [matrix-reminder-bot](https://github.com/anoadragon453/matrix-reminder-bot) for you.
@@ -31,15 +23,6 @@ matrix_bot_matrix_reminder_bot_matrix_user_password: PASSWORD_FOR_THE_BOT
 matrix_bot_matrix_reminder_bot_reminders_timezone: Europe/London
 ```
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bot.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bot-matrix-reminder-bot/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bot-matrix-reminder-bot/templates/config.yaml.j2` for the bot's default configuration. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_bot_matrix_reminder_bot_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
@@ -70,18 +53,3 @@ Basic usage is like this: `!remindme in 2 minutes; This is a test`
 Send `!help reminders` to the room to see the bot's help menu for additional commands.
 
 You can also refer to the upstream [Usage documentation](https://github.com/anoadragon453/matrix-reminder-bot#usage).
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-bot-matrix-reminder-bot`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `INFO`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_bot_matrix_reminder_bot_configuration_extension_yaml: |
-  logging:
-    # Valid values: ERROR, WARNING, INFO, DEBUG
-    level: DEBUG
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bot-maubot.md

@@ -1,14 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2024 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Dennis Ciba
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Julian-Samuel Gebühr
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Fabio Bonelli
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up maubot (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [maubot](https://github.com/maubot/maubot) for you.
@@ -58,15 +47,6 @@ If you've changed the default hostname, you may need to create a CNAME record fo
 
 When setting, replace `example.com` with your own.
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bot.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bot-maubot/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bot-maubot/templates/config.yaml.j2` for the bot's default configuration
-
 ## Customizing the maubot container image
 
 Certain [maubot plugins](https://plugins.mau.bot/) require additional dependencies to be installed.
@@ -120,18 +100,4 @@ This can be done via `mbc login` then `mbc auth` (see the [maubot documentation]
 
 Alternatively, you can refer to the documentation on [how to obtain an access token](obtaining-access-tokens.md). Be aware that you'd better use the **Obtain an access token via curl** method (not **Obtain an access token via Element Web**) as the latter will causes issues to your bot in encrypted rooms. Read [more](https://docs.mau.fi/maubot/usage/basic.html#creating-clients).
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-bot-maubot`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `WARNING`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: CRITICAL, ERROR, WARNING, INFO, DEBUG
-matrix_bot_maubot_logging_level: DEBUG
-```
+⚠️ **Warning**: Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.

docs/configuring-playbook-bot-mjolnir.md

@@ -1,14 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 - 2024 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Aaron Raimist
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Dennis Ciba
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Marko Weltzer
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Mjolnir (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure the [Mjolnir](https://github.com/matrix-org/mjolnir) moderation bot for you.
@@ -35,8 +24,7 @@ If you would like Mjolnir to be able to deactivate users, move aliases, shutdown
 
 The bot requires an access token to be able to connect to your homeserver. Refer to the documentation on [how to obtain an access token](obtaining-access-tokens.md).
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
+⚠️ **Warning**: Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
 
 ### Make sure the account is free from rate limiting
 
@@ -44,57 +32,37 @@ If your homeserver's implementation is Synapse, you will need to prevent it from
 
 This can be done using Synapse's [Admin APIs](https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/admin_api/user_admin_api.html#override-ratelimiting-for-users). They can be accessed both externally and internally.
 
-**Note**: access to the APIs is restricted with a valid access token, so exposing them publicly should not be a real security concern. Still, doing so is not recommended for additional security. See [official Synapse reverse-proxying recommendations](https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/reverse_proxy.html#synapse-administration-endpoints).
-
-The APIs can also be accessed via [Synapse Admin](https://github.com/etkecc/synapse-admin), a web UI tool you can use to administrate users, rooms, media, etc. on your Matrix server. The playbook can install and configure Synapse Admin for you. For details about it, see [this page](configuring-playbook-synapse-admin.md).
-
-#### Add the configuration
-
 To expose the APIs publicly, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file:
 
 ```yaml
 matrix_synapse_container_labels_public_client_synapse_admin_api_enabled: true
 ```
 
-#### Obtain an access token for admin account
+The APIs can also be accessed via [Synapse Admin](https://github.com/etkecc/synapse-admin), a web UI tool you can use to administrate users, rooms, media, etc. on your Matrix server. The playbook can install and configure Synapse Admin for you. For details about it, see [this page](configuring-playbook-synapse-admin.md).
 
-Manual access to Synapse's Admin APIs requires an access token for a homeserver admin account. Refer to the documentation on [how to obtain an access token](obtaining-access-tokens.md). If you have made Mjolnir an admin, you can just use the Mjolnir token.
+**Note**: access to the APIs is restricted with a valid access token, so exposing them publicly should not be a real security concern. Still, doing so is not recommended for additional security. See [official Synapse reverse-proxying recommendations](https://element-hq.github.io/synapse/latest/reverse_proxy.html#synapse-administration-endpoints).
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
-
-#### Run the `curl` command
-
-To disable rate limiting, run the following command on systems that ship curl. Before running it, make sure to replace:
-
-- `ADMIN_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE` with the access token of the admin account
-- `example.com` with your base domain
-- `@bot.mjolnir:example.com` with the MXID of your Mjolnir bot user
+To discharge rate limiting, run the following command on systems that ship curl (note that it does not work on outdated Windows 10). Even if the APIs are not exposed to the internet, you should still be able to run the command on the homeserver locally. Before running it, make sure to replace `@bot.mjolnir:example.com` with the MXID of your Mjolnir:
 
 ```sh
-curl --header "Authorization: Bearer ADMIN_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE" -X POST https://matrix.example.com/_synapse/admin/v1/users/@bot.mjolnir:example.com/override_ratelimit
+curl --header "Authorization: Bearer <access_token>" -X POST https://matrix.example.com/_synapse/admin/v1/users/@bot.mjolnir:example.com/override_ratelimit
 ```
 
-**Notes**:
-- This does not work on outdated Windows 10 as curl is not available there.
-- Even if the APIs are not exposed to the internet, you should still be able to run the command on the homeserver locally.
+You can obtain an access token for a homeserver admin account in the same way as you can do so for Mjolnir itself. If you have made Mjolnir an admin, you can just use the Mjolnir token.
 
 ### Create a management room
 
-Using your own account, create a new invite only room that you will use to manage the bot. This is the room where you will see the status of the bot and where you will send commands to the bot, such as the command to ban a user from another room.
+Using your own account, create a new invite only room that you will use to manage the bot. This is the room where you will see the status of the bot and where you will send commands to the bot, such as the command to ban a user from another room. Anyone in this room can control the bot so it is important that you only invite trusted users to this room.
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> Anyone in this room can control the bot so it is important that you only invite trusted users to this room.
+If you make the management room encrypted (E2EE), then you MUST enable and use Pantalaimon (see [below](#configuration-with-e2ee-support)).
 
-It is possible to make the management room encrypted (E2EE). If doing so, then you MUST enable and use Pantalaimon (see [below](#configuration-with-e2ee-support)).
-
-Once you have created the room you need to copy the room ID so you can specify it on your `vars.yml` file. In Element Web you can check the ID by going to the room's settings and clicking "Advanced". The room ID will look something like `!qporfwt:example.com`.
+Once you have created the room you need to copy the room ID so you can tell the bot to use that room. In Element Web you can do this by going to the room's settings, clicking Advanced, and then copying the internal room ID. The room ID will look something like `!qporfwt:example.com`.
 
 Finally invite the `@bot.mjolnir:example.com` account you created earlier into the room.
 
 ## Adjusting the playbook configuration
 
-To enable the bot, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file. Make sure to replace `MANAGEMENT_ROOM_ID_HERE` with the one of the room which you have created just now.
+To enable the bot, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file. Make sure to replace `MANAGEMENT_ROOM_ID_HERE`.
 
 ```yaml
 # Enable Mjolnir
@@ -163,11 +131,7 @@ matrix_synapse_ext_spam_checker_mjolnir_antispam_config_ban_lists: []
 
 ### Extending the configuration
 
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bot.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bot-mjolnir/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_bot_mjolnir_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
+You can configure additional options by adding the `matrix_bot_mjolnir_configuration_extension_yaml` variable to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file.
 
 For example, to change Mjolnir's `recordIgnoredInvites` option to `true`, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
 
@@ -189,11 +153,13 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
 **Notes**:
 
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
 - The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
 
   `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
@@ -203,17 +169,3 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
 ## Usage
 
 You can refer to the upstream [documentation](https://github.com/matrix-org/mjolnir) for additional ways to use and configure Mjolnir. Check out their [quickstart guide](https://github.com/matrix-org/mjolnir#quickstart-guide) for some basic commands you can give to the bot.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-bot-mjolnir`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `INFO`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: ERROR, WARN, INFO, DEBUG
-matrix_bot_mjolnir_configuration_extension_yaml: |
-  logLevel: "DEBUG"
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-discord.md

@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 - 2022 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 - 2023 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Jim Myhrberg
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Appservice Discord bridging (optional)
 
 **Note**: bridging to [Discord](https://discordapp.com/) can also happen via the [mx-puppet-discord](configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-discord.md) and [mautrix-discord](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-discord.md) bridges supported by the playbook.
@@ -37,28 +28,22 @@ matrix_appservice_discord_bot_token: "YOUR DISCORD APP BOT TOKEN"
 #   use_appservice_legacy_authorization: true
 ```
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-appservice-discord/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-appservice-discord/templates/config.yaml.j2` for the bridge's default configuration. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_appservice_discord_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
 
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Self-Service Bridging (Manual)
 
@@ -114,18 +99,3 @@ There's the Discord bridge's guide for [setting privileges on bridge managed roo
 docker exec -it matrix-appservice-discord \
 /bin/sh -c 'cp /cfg/registration.yaml /tmp/discord-registration.yaml && cd /tmp && node /build/tools/adminme.js -c /cfg/config.yaml -m "!qporfwt:example.com" -u "@alice:example.com" -p 100'
 ```
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-appservice-discord`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warn`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file (adapt to your needs) and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_appservice_discord_configuration_extension_yaml: |
-  logging:
-    # What level should the logger output to the console at.
-    console: "info" # Valid values: silent, error, warn, http, info, verbose, silly
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-irc.md

@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 - 2021 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Lee Verberne
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Appservice IRC bridging (optional)
 
 **Note**: bridging to [IRC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat) can also happen via the [Heisenbridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-heisenbridge.md) bridge supported by the playbook.
@@ -69,48 +60,23 @@ matrix_appservice_irc_ircService_servers:
       lineLimit: 3
 ```
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-appservice-irc/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-appservice-irc/templates/config.yaml.j2` for the bridge's default configuration. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_appservice_irc_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
 To use the bridge, you need to start a chat with `@irc_bot:example.com` (where `example.com` is your base domain, not the `matrix.` domain).
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-appservice-irc`.
-
-### Configuring for logging
-
-The default logging level for this component is `debug`, and the log is output to the console only. If you want to change the verbosity or enable logging to a file, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file (adapt to your needs) and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_appservice_irc_configuration_extension_yaml: |
-  logging:
-    # Level to log on console/logfile.
-    # Valid values: error, warn, info, debug
-    level: "debug"
-    # The file location to log to. This is relative to the project directory.
-    logfile: "debug.log"
-    # The file location to log errors to. This is relative to the project directory.
-    errfile: "errors.log"
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-kakaotalk.md

@@ -1,20 +1,10 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Dennis Ciba
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 MDAD project contributors
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Appservice Kakaotalk bridging (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [matrix-appservice-kakaotalk](https://src.miscworks.net/fair/matrix-appservice-kakaotalk) for you, for bridging to [Kakaotalk](https://www.kakaocorp.com/page/service/service/KakaoTalk?lang=ENG). This bridge is based on [node-kakao](https://github.com/storycraft/node-kakao) (now unmaintained) and some [mautrix-facebook](https://github.com/mautrix/facebook) code.
 
 See the project's [documentation](https://src.miscworks.net/fair/matrix-appservice-kakaotalk/src/branch/master/README.md) to learn what it does and why it might be useful to you.
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> There have been recent reports (~2022-09-16) that **using this bridge may get your account banned**.
+⚠️ **Warning**: there have been recent reports (~2022-09-16) that **using this bridge may get your account banned**.
 
 ## Prerequisite (optional)
 
@@ -49,27 +39,19 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
 To use the bridge, you need to start a chat with `@kakaotalkbot:example.com` (where `example.com` is your base domain, not the `matrix.` domain).
 
 You then need to send `login --save EMAIL_OR_PHONE_NUMBER` to the bridge bot to enable bridging for your Kakaotalk account. The `--save` flag may be omitted, if you'd rather not save your password.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-appservice-kakaotalk`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `WARNING`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_appservice_kakaotalk_logging_level: DEBUG
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-slack.md

@@ -1,14 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 - 2022 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Udo Rader
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Joel Bennett
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Fabio Bonelli
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Appservice Slack bridging (optional)
 
 **Notes**:
@@ -72,21 +61,7 @@ matrix_appservice_slack_control_room_id: "Your Matrix admin room ID"
 # matrix_appservice_slack_team_sync_enabled: true
 ```
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-appservice-slack/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-appservice-slack/templates/config.yaml.j2` for the bridge's default configuration. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_appservice_slack_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
-
-For example, to change the bot's username from `slackbot`, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file. Replace `examplebot` with your own.
-
-```yaml
-matrix_appservice_slack_configuration_extension_yaml: |
-  bot_username: "examplebot"
-```
+Other configuration options are available via the `matrix_appservice_slack_configuration_extension_yaml` variable.
 
 ## Installing
 
@@ -94,12 +69,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -107,7 +86,7 @@ To use the bridge, you need to send `/invite @slackbot:example.com` to invite th
 
 If Team Sync is not enabled, for each channel you would like to bridge, perform the following steps:
 
-- Create a Matrix room in the usual manner for your client. Take a note of its Matrix room ID — it will look something like `!qporfwt:example.com`.
+- Create a Matrix room in the usual manner for your client. Take a note of its Matrix room ID - it will look something like `!qporfwt:example.com`.
 - Invite the bot user to both the Slack and Matrix channels you would like to bridge using `/invite @matrixbot` for Slack and `/invite @slackbot:example.com` for Matrix.
 - Determine the "channel ID" that Slack uses to identify the channel. You can see it when you open a given Slack channel in a browser. The URL reads like this: `https://app.slack.com/client/XXX/<the channel ID>/details/`.
 - Issue a link command in the administration control room with these collected values as arguments:
@@ -142,7 +121,7 @@ Unlinking doesn't only disconnect the bridge, but also makes the slackbot leave
 
 ## Troubleshooting
 
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-appservice-slack`.
+As always, check the logs: `journalctl -fu matrix-appservice-slack`
 
 ### Linking: "Room is now pending-name"
 
@@ -150,8 +129,8 @@ This typically means that you haven't used the correct Slack channel ID. Unlink
 
 ### Messages work from Matrix to Slack, but not the other way around
 
-Check the logs, and if you find the message like below, unlink your room, reinvite the bot and re-link it again.
+Check you logs, if they say something like
 
 `WARN SlackEventHandler Ignoring message from unrecognised Slack channel ID : %s (%s) <the channel ID> <some other ID>`
 
-This may particularly hit you, if you tried to unsuccessfully link your room multiple times without unlinking it after each failed attempt.
+then unlink your room, reinvite the bot and re-link it again. This may particularly hit you, if you tried to unsuccessfully link your room multiple times without unlinking it after each failed attempt.

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-webhooks.md

@@ -1,17 +1,6 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2023 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Björn Marten
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 iLyas Bakouch
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Kim Brose
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Appservice Webhooks bridging (optional, deprecated)
 
-**Note**: This bridge has been deprecated. We recommend not bothering with installing it. While not a 1:1 replacement, the bridge's author suggests taking a look at [matrix-hookshot](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-hookshot) as a replacement, which can also be [installed using this playbook](configuring-playbook-bridge-hookshot.md). Consider using that bridge instead of this one.
+**Note**: This bridge has been deprecated. We recommend not bothering with installing it. While not a 1:1 replacement, the bridge's author suggests taking a look at [matrix-hookshot](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-hookshot) as a replacement, which can also be installed using [this playbook](configuring-playbook-bridge-hookshot.md). Consider using that bridge instead of this one.
 
 The playbook can install and configure [matrix-appservice-webhooks](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-appservice-webhooks) for you. This bridge provides support for Slack-compatible webhooks.
 
@@ -25,6 +14,9 @@ To enable the bridge, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_va
 matrix_appservice_webhooks_enabled: true
 matrix_appservice_webhooks_api_secret: '<your_secret>'
 
+# Uncomment to increase the verbosity of logging via `journalctl -fu matrix-appservice-webhooks.service`
+# matrix_appservice_webhooks_log_level: 'verbose'
+
 # As of Synapse 1.90.0, uncomment to enable the backwards compatibility (https://matrix-org.github.io/synapse/latest/upgrade#upgrading-to-v1900) that this bridge needs.
 # Note: This deprecated method is considered insecure.
 #
@@ -32,27 +24,22 @@ matrix_appservice_webhooks_api_secret: '<your_secret>'
 #   use_appservice_legacy_authorization: true
 ```
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-appservice-webhooks/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-appservice-webhooks/templates/config.yaml.j2` for the bridge's default configuration. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_appservice_webhooks_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -98,16 +85,3 @@ If you're using the [Dimension integration manager](configuring-playbook-dimensi
 To configure it, open the Dimension integration manager, and go to "Settings" and "Bridges", then select edit action for "Webhook Bridge".
 
 On the UI, press "Add self-hosted Bridge" button and populate "Provisioning URL"  and "Shared Secret" values from `/matrix/appservice-webhooks/config/config.yaml` file's homeserver URL value and provisioning secret value, respectively.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-appservice-webhooks`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `info`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: info, verbose
-matrix_appservice_webhooks_log_level: 'verbose'
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-beeper-linkedin.md

@@ -1,13 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Alexandar Mechev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Cody Wyatt Neiman
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Kuba Orlik
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Beeper Linkedin bridging (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [beeper-linkedin](https://github.com/beeper/linkedin) for you, for bridging to [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/) Messaging. This bridge is based on the mautrix-python framework and can be configured in a similar way to the mautrix bridges.
@@ -46,12 +36,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -61,16 +55,6 @@ You then need to send `login YOUR_LINKEDIN_EMAIL_ADDRESS` to the bridge bot to e
 
 ## Troubleshooting
 
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-beeper-linkedin`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `WARNING`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_beeper_linkedin_logging_level: DEBUG
-```
-
 ### Bridge asking for 2FA even if you don't have 2FA enabled
 
 If you don't have 2FA enabled and are logging in from a strange IP for the first time, LinkedIn will send an email with a one-time code. You can use this code to authorize the bridge session. In my experience, once the IP is authorized, you will not be asked again.

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-go-skype-bridge.md

@@ -1,10 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Vladimir Panteleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Go Skype Bridge bridging (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [go-skype-bridge](https://github.com/kelaresg/go-skype-bridge) for you, for bridging to [Skype](https://www.skype.com/). This bridge was created based on [mautrix-whatsapp](https://github.com/mautrix/whatsapp) and can be configured in a similar way to it.
@@ -43,26 +36,17 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
 To use the bridge, you need to start a chat with `@skypebridgebot:example.com` (where `example.com` is your base domain, not the `matrix.` domain).
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-go-skype-bridge`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warn`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: fatal, error, warn, info, debug
-matrix_go_skype_bridge_log_level: 'info'
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-heisenbridge.md

@@ -1,16 +1,8 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Toni Spets
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Heisenbridge bouncer-style IRC bridging (optional)
 
 **Note**: bridging to [IRC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat) can also happen via the [matrix-appservice-irc](configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-irc.md) bridge supported by the playbook.
 
-The playbook can install and configure [Heisenbridge](https://github.com/hifi/heisenbridge) — the bouncer-style [IRC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat) bridge for you.
+The playbook can install and configure [Heisenbridge](https://github.com/hifi/heisenbridge) - the bouncer-style [IRC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat) bridge for you.
 
 See the project's [documentation](https://github.com/hifi/heisenbridge/blob/master/README.md) to learn what it does and why it might be useful to you. You can also take a look at [this demonstration video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQk1Bp4tk4I).
 
@@ -51,26 +43,22 @@ If you've changed the default hostname, you may need to create a CNAME record fo
 
 When setting, replace `example.com` with your own.
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-heisenbridge/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook and potentially [adjusting your DNS records](#adjusting-dns-records), run the playbook with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -81,7 +69,3 @@ Help is available for all commands with the `-h` switch.
 You can also learn the basics by watching [this demonstration video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQk1Bp4tk4I).
 
 If you encounter issues or feel lost you can join the project room at [#heisenbridge:vi.fi](https://matrix.to/#/#heisenbridge:vi.fi) for help.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-heisenbridge`.

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-hookshot.md

@@ -1,13 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Kim Brose
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Paul Tötterman
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up matrix-hookshot (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [matrix-hookshot](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-hookshot) for you.
@@ -48,12 +38,7 @@ Take special note of the `matrix_hookshot_*_enabled` variables. Services that ne
 
 ### Extending the configuration
 
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-hookshot/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-hookshot/templates/config.yaml.j2` for the bridge's default configuration. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_hookshot_configuration_extension_yaml` and `matrix_hookshot_registration_extension_yaml` variables
+You can configure additional options by adding the `matrix_hookshot_configuration_extension_yaml` and `matrix_hookshot_registration_extension_yaml` variables.
 
 Refer the [official instructions](https://matrix-org.github.io/matrix-hookshot/latest/setup.html) and the comments in [main.yml](../roles/custom/matrix-bridge-hookshot/defaults/main.yml) to learn what the individual options do.
 
@@ -103,10 +88,12 @@ Unless indicated otherwise, the following endpoints are reachable on your `matri
 | github oauth | `/hookshot/webhooks/oauth` | `matrix_hookshot_github_oauth_endpoint` | GitHub "Callback URL" |
 | jira oauth | `/hookshot/webhooks/jira/oauth` | `matrix_hookshot_jira_oauth_endpoint` | Jira OAuth |
 | figma endpoint | `/hookshot/webhooks/figma/webhook` | `matrix_hookshot_figma_endpoint` | Figma |
+| provisioning | `/hookshot/v1/` | `matrix_hookshot_provisioning_endpoint` | Dimension [provisioning](#provisioning-api) |
 | appservice | `/hookshot/_matrix/app/` | `matrix_hookshot_appservice_endpoint` | Matrix server |
 | widgets | `/hookshot/widgetapi/` | `matrix_hookshot_widgets_endpoint` | Widgets |
+| metrics | `/metrics/hookshot` | `matrix_hookshot_metrics_enabled` and exposure enabled via `matrix_hookshot_metrics_proxying_enabled` or `matrix_metrics_exposure_enabled`. Read more in the [Metrics section](#metrics) below. | Prometheus |
 
-Also see the various `matrix_hookshot_container_labels_*` variables in [main.yml](../roles/custom/matrix-bridge-hookshot/defaults/main.yml), which expose URLs publicly.
+Also see the various `matrix_hookshot_container_labels_*` variables in [main.yml](../roles/custom/matrix-bridge-hookshot/defaults/main.yml), which expose URLs publicly
 
 The different listeners are also reachable *internally* in the docker-network via the container's name (configured by `matrix_hookshot_container_url`) and on different ports (e.g. `matrix_hookshot_appservice_port`). Read [main.yml](../roles/custom/matrix-bridge-hookshot/defaults/main.yml) in detail for more info.
 
@@ -125,61 +112,29 @@ aux_file_definitions:
   - dest: "{{ matrix_hookshot_base_path }}/{{ matrix_hookshot_github_private_key_file }}"
     content: "{{ lookup('file', '/path/to/your-github-private-key.pem') }}"
     mode: '0400'
-    owner: "{{ matrix_user_name }}"
-    group: "{{ matrix_group_name }}"
+    owner: "{{ matrix_user_username }}"
+    group: "{{ matrix_user_groupname }}"
 ```
 
 For more information, see the documentation in the [default configuration of the aux role](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-aux/blob/main/defaults/main.yml).
 
-### Collision with matrix-appservice-webhooks
+### Provisioning API
 
-If you are also running [matrix-appservice-webhooks](configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-webhooks.md), it reserves its namespace by the default setting `matrix_appservice_webhooks_user_prefix: '_webhook_'`. You should take care if you modify its or hookshot's prefix that they do not collide with each other's namespace (default `matrix_hookshot_generic_userIdPrefix: '_webhooks_'`).
+The provisioning API will be enabled automatically if you set `matrix_dimension_enabled: true` and provided a `matrix_hookshot_provisioning_secret`, unless you override it either way. To use hookshot with dimension, you will need to enter as "Provisioning URL": `http://matrix-hookshot:9002`, which is made up of the variables `matrix_hookshot_container_url` and `matrix_hookshot_provisioning_port`.
 
-### Enable metrics
-
-The playbook can enable and configure the metrics of the service for you.
+### Metrics
 
 Metrics are **only enabled by default** if the builtin [Prometheus](configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md) is enabled (by default, Prometheus isn't enabled). If so, metrics will automatically be collected by Prometheus and made available in Grafana. You will, however, need to set up your own Dashboard for displaying them.
 
-To enable the metrics, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
+To explicitly enable metrics, use `matrix_hookshot_metrics_enabled: true`. This only exposes metrics over the container network, however.
 
-```yaml
-# Expose metrics (locally, on the container network).
-matrix_hookshot_metrics_enabled: true
-```
+**To collect metrics from an external Prometheus server**, besides enabling metrics as described above, you will also need to enable metrics exposure on `https://matrix.example.com/metrics/hookshot` by:
 
-**To collect metrics from an external Prometheus server**, besides enabling metrics as described above, you will also need to enable metrics exposure on `https://matrix.example.com/metrics/hookshot` by adding the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
+- either enabling metrics exposure for Hookshot via `matrix_hookshot_metrics_proxying_enabled: true`
+- or enabling metrics exposure for all services via `matrix_metrics_exposure_enabled: true`
 
-```yaml
-matrix_hookshot_metrics_proxying_enabled: true
-```
+Whichever one you go with, by default metrics are exposed publicly **without** password-protection. See [the Prometheus and Grafana docs](configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md) for details about password-protection for metrics.
 
-By default metrics are exposed publicly **without** password-protection. To password-protect the metrics with dedicated credentials, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
+### Collision with matrix-appservice-webhooks
 
-```yaml
-matrix_hookshot_container_labels_metrics_middleware_basic_auth_enabled: true
-matrix_hookshot_container_labels_metrics_middleware_basic_auth_users: ''
-```
-
-To `matrix_hookshot_container_labels_metrics_middleware_basic_auth_users`, set the Basic Authentication credentials (raw `htpasswd` file content) used to protect the endpoint. See https://doc.traefik.io/traefik/middlewares/http/basicauth/#users for details about it.
-
-**Note**: alternatively, you can use `matrix_metrics_exposure_enabled` to expose all services on this `/metrics/*` feature, and you can use `matrix_metrics_exposure_http_basic_auth_enabled` and `matrix_metrics_exposure_http_basic_auth_users` to password-protect the metrics of them. See [this section](configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md#collecting-metrics-to-an-external-prometheus-server) for more information.
-
-#### Enable Grafana (optional)
-
-Probably you wish to enable Grafana along with Prometheus for generating graphs of the metrics.
-
-To enable Grafana, see [this section](configuring-playbook-prometheus-grafana.md#adjusting-the-playbook-configuration-grafana) for instructions.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-hookshot`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warn`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: error, warn, info, debug
-matrix_hookshot_logging_level: debug
-```
+If you are also running [matrix-appservice-webhooks](configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-webhooks.md), it reserves its namespace by the default setting `matrix_appservice_webhooks_user_prefix: '_webhook_'`. You should take care if you modify its or hookshot's prefix that they do not collide with each other's namespace (default `matrix_hookshot_generic_userIdPrefix: '_webhooks_'`).

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-matrix-bridge-sms.md

@@ -1,11 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Matrix SMS bridging (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [matrix-sms-bridge](https://github.com/benkuly/matrix-sms-bridge) for you.
@@ -38,33 +30,26 @@ matrix_sms_bridge_provider_android_password: supeSecretPassword
 # (optional) if your android-sms-gateway-server uses a self signed vertificate, the bridge needs a "truststore". This can be the certificate itself.
 matrix_sms_bridge_provider_android_truststore_local_path: android-sms-gateway-server.p12
 matrix_sms_bridge_provider_android_truststore_password: 123
+
 ```
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-sms/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_sms_bridge_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
 Read the [user guide](https://github.com/benkuly/matrix-sms-bridge/blob/master/README.md#user-guide) to see how this bridge works.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-sms-bridge`.

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bluesky.md

@@ -1,74 +0,0 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
-# Setting up Mautrix Bluesky bridging (optional)
-
-<sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
-
-The playbook can install and configure [mautrix-bluesky](https://github.com/mautrix/bluesky) for you, which provides a bridge to [Bluesky](https://bsky.social/about).
-
-See the project's [documentation](https://github.com/mautrix/bluesky/blob/master/README.md) to learn what it does and why it might be useful to you.
-
-## Prerequisite (optional)
-
-### Enable Appservice Double Puppet
-
-If you want to set up [Double Puppeting](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/general/double-puppeting.html) (hint: you most likely do) for this bridge automatically, you need to have enabled [Appservice Double Puppet](configuring-playbook-appservice-double-puppet.md) service for this playbook.
-
-See [this section](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#set-up-double-puppeting-optional) on the [common guide for configuring mautrix bridges](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md) for details about setting up Double Puppeting.
-
-## Adjusting the playbook configuration
-
-To enable the bridge, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_mautrix_bluesky_enabled: true
-```
-
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge.
-
-<!-- NOTE: relay mode is not supported for this bridge -->
-See [this section](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#extending-the-configuration) on the [common guide for configuring mautrix bridges](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md) for details about variables that you can customize and the bridge's default configuration, including [bridge permissions](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#configure-bridge-permissions-optional), [encryption support](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#enable-encryption-optional), [bot's username](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#set-the-bots-username-optional), etc.
-
-## Installing
-
-After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
-
-<!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
-```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
-```
-
-**Notes**:
-
-- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
-
-  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
-
-## Usage
-
-To use the bridge, you need to start a chat with `@blueskybot:example.com` (where `example.com` is your base domain, not the `matrix.` domain).
-
-You can then follow instructions on the bridge's [official documentation on Authentication](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/go/bluesky/authentication.html).
-
-After logging in, the bridge will create portal rooms for recent chats. Portal rooms for other chats will be created as you receive messages.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-bluesky`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warn`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: fatal, error, warn, info, debug, trace
-matrix_mautrix_bluesky_logging_level: 'debug'
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md

@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2024 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Nikita Chernyi
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure various [mautrix](https://github.com/mautrix) bridges (twitter, discord, signal, googlechat, etc.), as well as many other (non-mautrix) bridges. This is a common guide for configuring mautrix bridges.
@@ -24,7 +15,7 @@ To enable the bridge, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_va
 matrix_mautrix_SERVICENAME_enabled: true
 ```
 
-**Note**: for bridging to Meta's Messenger or Instagram, you would need to add `meta` with an underscore symbol (`_`) or hyphen (`-`) based on the context as prefix to each `SERVICENAME`; add `_` to variables (as in `matrix_mautrix_meta_messenger_configuration_extension_yaml` for example) and `-` to paths of the configuration files (as in `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-mautrix-meta-messenger/templates/config.yaml.j2`), respectively. **`matrix_mautrix_facebook_*` and `matrix_mautrix_instagram_*` variables belong to the deprecated components and do not control the new bridge** ([mautrix-meta](https://github.com/mautrix/meta)), which can be [installed using this playbook](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-meta-messenger.md).
+**Note**: for bridging to Meta's Messenger or Instagram, you would need to add `meta` with an underscore symbol (`_`) or hyphen (`-`) based on the context as prefix to each `SERVICENAME`; add `_` to variables (as in `matrix_mautrix_meta_messenger_configuration_extension_yaml` for example) and `-` to paths of the configuration files (as in `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-mautrix-meta-messenger/templates/config.yaml.j2`), respectively. **`matrix_mautrix_facebook_*` and `matrix_mautrix_instagram_*` variables belong to the deprecated components and do not control the new bridge** ([mautrix-meta](https://github.com/mautrix/meta)), which can be installed using [this playbook](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-meta-messenger.md).
 
 There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge before you continue. Each bridge may have additional requirements besides `_enabled: true`. For example, the mautrix-telegram bridge (our documentation page about it is [here](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-telegram.md)) requires the `matrix_mautrix_telegram_api_id` and `matrix_mautrix_telegram_api_hash` variables to be defined. Refer to each bridge's individual documentation page for details about enabling bridges.
 
@@ -153,12 +144,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-discord.md

@@ -1,15 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 Hugues Morisset
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 - 2022 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Abílio Costa
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Dennis Ciba
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Marko Weltzer
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Mautrix Discord bridging (optional)
 
 <sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
@@ -57,12 +45,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -79,16 +71,3 @@ If you'd like to bridge guilds, send `guilds status` to see the list of guilds,
 After bridging, spaces will be created automatically, and rooms will be created if necessary when messages are received. You can also pass `--entire` to the bridge command to immediately create all rooms.
 
 If you want to manually bridge channels, invite the bot to the room you want to bridge, and run `!discord bridge CHANNEL_ID_HERE` to bridge the room. Make sure to replace `CHANNEL_ID_HERE` with the channel's ID.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-discord`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warn`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: fatal, error, warn, info, debug, trace
-matrix_mautrix_discord_logging_level: 'debug'
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-facebook.md

@@ -1,20 +1,8 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 Hugues Morisset
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 - 2022 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Aaron Raimist
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Dennis Ciba
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 László Várady
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Mautrix Facebook bridging (optional, deprecated)
 
 <sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
 
-**Note**: This bridge has been deprecated in favor of the [mautrix-meta](https://github.com/mautrix/meta) Messenger/Instagram bridge, which can be [installed using this playbook](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-meta-messenger.md). Consider using that bridge instead of this one.
+**Note**: This bridge has been deprecated in favor of the [mautrix-meta](https://github.com/mautrix/meta) Messenger/Instagram bridge, which can be installed using [this playbook](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-meta-messenger.md). Consider using that bridge instead of this one.
 
 The playbook can install and configure [mautrix-facebook](https://github.com/mautrix/facebook) for you.
 
@@ -50,12 +38,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -67,16 +59,6 @@ If you run into trouble, check the [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) section b
 
 ## Troubleshooting
 
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-facebook`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `WARNING`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_mautrix_facebook_logging_level: DEBUG
-```
-
 ### Facebook rejecting login attempts and forcing you to change password
 
 If your Matrix server is in a wildly different location than where you usually use your Facebook account from, the bridge's login attempts may be outright rejected by Facebook. Along with that, Facebook may even force you to change the account's password.

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-gmessages.md

@@ -1,11 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Shreyas Ajjarapu
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Mautrix Google Messages bridging (optional)
 
 <sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
@@ -43,12 +35,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -57,16 +53,3 @@ To use the bridge, you need to start a chat with `@gmessagesbot:example.com` (wh
 You can then follow instructions on the bridge's [official documentation on Authentication](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/go/gmessages/authentication.html).
 
 After logging in, the bridge will create portal rooms for recent chats.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-gmessages`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warn`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: fatal, error, warn, info, debug, trace
-matrix_mautrix_gmessages_logging_level: 'debug'
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-googlechat.md

@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Dennis Ciba
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Mautrix Google Chat bridging (optional)
 
 <sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
@@ -46,12 +37,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -59,16 +54,4 @@ To use the bridge, you need to start a chat with `@googlechatbot:example.com` (w
 
 You can then follow instructions on the bridge's [official documentation on Authentication](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/python/googlechat/authentication.html).
 
-After logging in, the bridge will create portal rooms for recent chats. Portal rooms for other chats will be created as you receive messages.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-googlechat`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `WARNING`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_mautrix_googlechat_logging_level: DEBUG
-```
+After logging in, the bridge will create portal rooms for some recent chats. Portal rooms for other chats will be created as you receive messages.

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-hangouts.md

@@ -1,27 +1,58 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 - 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 Eduardo Beltrame
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Dennis Ciba
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
+# Setting up Mautrix Hangouts bridging (optional, deprecated)
 
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
+<sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
 
-# Setting up Mautrix Hangouts bridging (optional, removed)
+💡 **Note**: This bridge has been deprecated in favor of [Google Chat bridge](https://github.com/mautrix/googlechat), which can be installed using [this playbook](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-googlechat.md). Installing the mautrix-hangouts bridge is **no longer possible**. For now, this documentation page remains here for historical purposes.
 
-🪦 The playbook used to be able to install and configure [mautrix-hangouts](https://github.com/mautrix/hangouts), but no longer includes this component, because Google Hangouts has been discontinued since the 1st of November 2022.
+The playbook can install and configure [mautrix-hangouts](https://github.com/mautrix/hangouts) for you.
 
-You may wish to use the [Google Chat bridge](https://github.com/mautrix/googlechat) instead.
+## Prerequisite (optional)
 
-## Uninstalling the bridge manually
+### Enable Shared Secret Auth
 
-If you still have the Hangouts bridge installed on your Matrix server, the playbook can no longer help you uninstall it and you will need to do it manually. To uninstall manually, run these commands on the server:
+If you want to set up [Double Puppeting](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/general/double-puppeting.html) (hint: you most likely do) for this bridge automatically, you need to have enabled [Shared Secret Auth](configuring-playbook-shared-secret-auth.md) for this playbook.
 
-```sh
-systemctl disable --now matrix-mautrix-hangouts.service
+See [this section](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#set-up-double-puppeting-optional) on the [common guide for configuring mautrix bridges](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md) for details about setting up Double Puppeting.
 
-rm -rf /matrix/mautrix-hangouts
+**Note**: double puppeting with the Shared Secret Auth works at the time of writing, but is deprecated and will stop working in the future.
 
-/matrix/postgres/bin/cli-non-interactive 'DROP DATABASE matrix_mautrix_hangouts;'
+## Adjusting the playbook configuration
+
+To enable the [Google Hangouts](https://hangouts.google.com/) bridge, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file:
+
+```yaml
+matrix_mautrix_hangouts_enabled: true
 ```
+
+### Extending the configuration
+
+There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge.
+
+See [this section](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#extending-the-configuration) on the [common guide for configuring mautrix bridges](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md) for details about variables that you can customize and the bridge's default configuration, including [bridge permissions](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#configure-bridge-permissions-optional), [encryption support](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#enable-encryption-optional), [relay mode](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#enable-relay-mode-optional), [bot's username](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#set-the-bots-username-optional), etc.
+
+## Installing
+
+After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
+
+<!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
+```sh
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
+```
+
+**Notes**:
+
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
+
+## Usage
+
+To use the bridge, you need to start a chat with `@hangoutsbot:example.com` (where `example.com` is your base domain, not the `matrix.` domain).
+
+You then need to send `login` to the bridge bot to receive a link to the portal from which you can enable the bridging. Open the link sent by the bot and follow the instructions.
+
+Automatic login may not work. If it does not, reload the page and select the "Manual login" checkbox before starting. Manual login involves logging into your Google account normally and then manually getting the OAuth token from browser cookies with developer tools.
+
+Once logged in, recent chats should show up as new conversations automatically. Other chats will get portals as you receive messages.

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-instagram.md

@@ -1,17 +1,8 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 - 2022 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Marcus Proest
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Mautrix Instagram bridging (optional, deprecated)
 
 <sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
 
-**Note**: This bridge has been deprecated in favor of the [mautrix-meta](https://github.com/mautrix/meta) Messenger/Instagram bridge, which can be [installed using this playbook](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-meta-instagram.md). Consider using that bridge instead of this one.
+**Note**: This bridge has been deprecated in favor of the [mautrix-meta](https://github.com/mautrix/meta) Messenger/Instagram bridge, which can be installed using [this playbook](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-meta-instagram.md). Consider using that bridge instead of this one.
 
 The playbook can install and configure [mautrix-instagram](https://github.com/mautrix/instagram) for you.
 
@@ -37,27 +28,19 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
 To use the bridge, you need to start a chat with `@instagrambot:example.com` (where `example.com` is your base domain, not the `matrix.` domain).
 
 You then need to send `login YOUR_INSTAGRAM_EMAIL_ADDRESS YOUR_INSTAGRAM_PASSWORD` to the bridge bot to enable bridging for your instagram/Messenger account.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-instagram`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `WARNING`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_mautrix_instagram_logging_level: DEBUG
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-meta-instagram.md

@@ -1,10 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Instagram bridging via Mautrix Meta (optional)
 
 <sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
@@ -58,12 +51,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -72,16 +69,3 @@ To use the bridge, you need to start a chat with `@instagrambot:example.com` (wh
 You can then follow instructions on the bridge's [official documentation on Authentication](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/go/meta/authentication.html).
 
 After logging in, the bridge will sync recent chats.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-meta-instagram`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warn`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# This bridge uses zerolog, so valid levels are: panic, fatal, error, warn, info, debug, trace
-matrix_mautrix_meta_instagram_logging_min_level: debug
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-meta-messenger.md

@@ -1,11 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Johan Swetzén
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Messenger bridging via Mautrix Meta (optional)
 
 <sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
@@ -53,8 +45,8 @@ As mentioned above, the [mautrix-meta](https://github.com/mautrix/meta) bridge s
 The bridge can pull your Messenger messages via 3 different methods:
 
 - (`facebook`) Facebook via `facebook.com`
-- (`facebook-tor`) Facebook via `facebookwkhpilnemxj7asaniu7vnjjbiltxjqhye3mhbshg7kx5tfyd.onion` ([Tor](https://www.torproject.org/)) — does not currently proxy media downloads
-- (default) (`messenger`) Messenger via `messenger.com` — usable even without a Facebook account
+- (`facebook-tor`) Facebook via `facebookwkhpilnemxj7asaniu7vnjjbiltxjqhye3mhbshg7kx5tfyd.onion` ([Tor](https://www.torproject.org/)) - does not currently proxy media downloads
+- (default) (`messenger`) Messenger via `messenger.com` - usable even without a Facebook account
 
 You may switch the mode via the `matrix_mautrix_meta_messenger_meta_mode` variable. The playbook defaults to the `messenger` mode, because it's most universal (every Facebook user has a Messenger account, but the opposite is not true).
 
@@ -72,12 +64,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -88,16 +84,3 @@ You can then follow instructions on the bridge's [official documentation on Auth
 After logging in, the bridge will sync recent chats.
 
 **Note**: given that the bot is configured in `messenger` [bridge mode](#bridge-mode) by default, you will need to log in to [messenger.com](https://messenger.com/) (not `facebook.com`!) and obtain the cookies from there.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-meta-messenger`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warn`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# This bridge uses zerolog, so valid levels are: panic, fatal, error, warn, info, debug, trace
-matrix_mautrix_meta_messenger_logging_min_level: debug
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-signal.md

@@ -1,19 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 Hugues Morisset
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2021 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Sabine Laszakovits
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Julian Foad
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Wolfgang Winter
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Dennis Ciba
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Marko Weltzer
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Pierre 'McFly' Marty
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Benjamin Kampmann
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Mautrix Signal bridging (optional)
 
 <sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
@@ -56,12 +40,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -72,16 +60,3 @@ You can then follow instructions on the bridge's [official documentation on Auth
 After logging in, the bridge will bridge chats as you receive messages.
 
 **Note**: Signal does not support any kind of message history (even on official apps), so the bridge won't backfill any messages.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-signal`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warn`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: fatal, error, warn, info, debug, trace
-matrix_mautrix_signal_logging_level: 'debug'
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-slack.md

@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Cody Wyatt Neiman
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Stuart Mumford
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Mautrix Slack bridging (optional)
 
 <sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
@@ -54,12 +45,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -68,16 +63,3 @@ To use the bridge, you need to start a chat with `@slackbot:example.com` (where
 You can then follow instructions on the bridge's [official documentation on Authentication](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/go/slack/authentication.html).
 
 If you authenticated using a token, the recent chats will be bridged automatically (depending on the `conversation_count` setting). Otherwise (i.e. logging with the Discord application), the chats the bot is in will be bridged automatically.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-slack`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warn`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: fatal, error, warn, info, debug, trace
-matrix_mautrix_slack_logging_level: 'debug'
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-telegram.md

@@ -1,16 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 Hugues Morisset
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 - 2022 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Panagiotis Georgiadis
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Dennis Ciba
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Iikka Järvenpää
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Marko Weltzer
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Mautrix Telegram bridging (optional)
 
 <sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
@@ -88,12 +75,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -102,15 +93,3 @@ To use the bridge, you need to start a chat with `@telegrambot:example.com` (whe
 You can then follow instructions on the bridge's [official documentation on Authentication](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/python/telegram/authentication.html).
 
 After logging in, the bridge will create portal rooms for all of your Telegram groups and invite you to them. Note that the bridge won't automatically create rooms for private chats.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-telegram`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `WARNING`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_mautrix_telegram_logging_level: DEBUG
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-twitter.md

@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Matthew Cengia
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Aaron Raimist
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Mautrix Twitter bridging (optional)
 
 <sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
@@ -46,12 +37,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -59,17 +54,4 @@ To use the bridge, you need to start a chat with `@twitterbot:example.com` (wher
 
 You can then follow instructions on the bridge's [official documentation on Authentication](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/go/twitter/authentication.html).
 
-After logging in, the bridge will create portal rooms for recent chats. Portal rooms for other chats will be created as you receive messages.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-twitter`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warn`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: fatal, error, warn, info, debug, trace
-matrix_mautrix_twitter_logging_level: 'debug'
-```
+After logging in, the bridge will create portal rooms for some recent chats. Portal rooms for other chats will be created as you receive messages.

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-whatsapp.md

@@ -1,16 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 Hugues Morisset
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 - 2025 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Dennis Ciba
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Marko Weltzer
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 James Collier
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Kuba Orlik
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Mautrix Whatsapp bridging (optional)
 
 <sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
@@ -49,12 +36,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
@@ -65,16 +56,3 @@ You can then follow instructions on the bridge's [official documentation on Auth
 Approximately in a minute after logging in, the bridge will create portal rooms for recent chats.
 
 **Note**: your linked devices will be logged out if you don’t use your phone for over 14 days (see the official FAQ entry [here](https://faq.whatsapp.com/general/download-and-installation/about-linked-devices)). The bridge will warn you if it doesn't receive any data from the phone over 12 days.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-whatsapp`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warn`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: fatal, error, warn, info, debug, trace
-matrix_mautrix_whatsapp_logging_level: 'debug'
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-wsproxy.md

@@ -1,11 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Johan Swetzén
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Mautrix wsproxy for bridging Android SMS or Apple iMessage (optional)
 
 <sup>Refer the common guide for configuring mautrix bridges: [Setting up a Generic Mautrix Bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md)</sup>
@@ -36,6 +28,12 @@ matrix_mautrix_wsproxy_syncproxy_shared_secret: 'secret token from bridge'
 
 Note that the tokens must match what is compiled into the [mautrix-imessage](https://github.com/mautrix/imessage) bridge running on your Mac or Android device.
 
+### Extending the configuration
+
+There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge.
+
+See [this section](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#extending-the-configuration) on the [common guide for configuring mautrix bridges](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md) for details about variables that you can customize and the bridge's default configuration, including [bridge permissions](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#configure-bridge-permissions-optional), [encryption support](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#enable-encryption-optional), [relay mode](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#enable-relay-mode-optional), [bot's username](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#set-the-bots-username-optional), etc.
+
 ### Adjusting the wsproxy URL (optional)
 
 By tweaking the `matrix_mautrix_wsproxy_hostname` variable, you can easily make the service available at a **different hostname** than the default one.
@@ -49,29 +47,23 @@ matrix_mautrix_wsproxy_hostname: ws.example.com
 
 After changing the domain, **you may need to adjust your DNS** records to point the wsproxy domain to the Matrix server.
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge.
-
-See [this section](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#extending-the-configuration) on the [common guide for configuring mautrix bridges](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md) for details about variables that you can customize and the bridge's default configuration, including [bridge permissions](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#configure-bridge-permissions-optional), [encryption support](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#enable-encryption-optional), [relay mode](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#enable-relay-mode-optional), [bot's username](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-bridges.md#set-the-bots-username-optional), etc.
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook and potentially [adjusting your DNS records](#adjusting-dns-records), run the playbook with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
-Follow the [mautrix-imessage documentation](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/go/imessage/index.html) for running `android-sms` and/or `matrix-imessage` on your device(s).
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-mautrix-wsproxy`.
+Follow the [mautrix-imessage documenation](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/go/imessage/index.html) for running `android-sms` and/or `matrix-imessage` on your device(s).

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-discord.md

@@ -1,16 +1,7 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2022 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Hugues Morisset
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up MX Puppet Discord bridging (optional)
 
-**Note**: bridging to [Discord](https://discordapp.com/) can also happen via the [matrix-appservice-discord](configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-discord.md)and [mautrix-discord](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-discord.md) bridges supported by the playbook.
-- For using as a Bot we recommend the [Appservice Discord](configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-discord.md), because it supports plumbing.
+**Note**: bridging to [Discord](https://discordapp.com/) can also happen via the [matrix-appservice-discord](configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-discord.md)and [mautrix-discord](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-discord.md) bridges supported by the playbook.   
+- For using as a Bot we recommend the [Appservice Discord](configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-discord.md), because it supports plumbing.  
 - For personal use with a discord account we recommend the [mautrix-discord](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-discord.md) bridge, because it is the most fully-featured and stable of the 3 Discord bridges supported by the playbook.
 
 The playbook can install and configure [mx-puppet-discord](https://gitlab.com/mx-puppet/discord/mx-puppet-discord) for you.
@@ -31,12 +22,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-groupme.md

@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Cody Neiman
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Cody Wyatt Neiman
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up MX Puppet GroupMe bridging (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [mx-puppet-groupme](https://gitlab.com/xangelix-pub/matrix/mx-puppet-groupme) for you.
@@ -27,12 +18,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-instagram.md

@@ -1,10 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up MX Puppet Instagram bridging (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [mx-puppet-instagram](https://github.com/Sorunome/mx-puppet-instagram) for you.
@@ -25,12 +18,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-skype.md

@@ -1,13 +1,5 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Rodrigo Belem
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up MX Puppet Skype bridging (optional, removed)
 
-🪦 The playbook used to be able to install and configure [mx-puppet-skype](https://github.com/Sorunome/mx-puppet-skype), but no longer includes this component, because it has been broken and unmaintained for a long time.
+The playbook used to be able to install and configure [mx-puppet-skype](https://github.com/Sorunome/mx-puppet-skype), but no longer includes this component, because it has been broken and unmaintained for a long time.
 
 Bridging to [Skype](https://www.skype.com/) can also happen via the [go-skype-bridge](configuring-playbook-bridge-go-skype-bridge.md) bridge supported by the playbook.

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-slack.md

@@ -1,14 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2023 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Rodrigo Belem
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Marcel Ackermann
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Jim Myhrberg
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Nikita Chernyi
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up MX Puppet Slack bridging (optional)
 
 **Note**: bridging to [Slack](https://slack.com) can also happen via the [matrix-appservice-slack](configuring-playbook-bridge-appservice-slack.md) and [mautrix-slack](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-slack.md) bridges supported by the playbook. Note that `matrix-appservice-slack` is not available for new installation unless you have already created a classic Slack application, because the creation of classic Slack applications, which this bridge makes use of, has been discontinued.
@@ -38,12 +27,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-steam.md

@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2021 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Hugues Morisset
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Panagiotis Vasilopoulos
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up MX Puppet Steam bridging (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [mx-puppet-steam](https://github.com/icewind1991/mx-puppet-steam) for you.
@@ -27,12 +18,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-mx-puppet-twitter.md

@@ -1,11 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Tulir Asokan
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up MX Puppet Twitter bridging (optional)
 
 **Note**: bridging to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/) can also happen via the [mautrix-twitter](configuring-playbook-bridge-mautrix-twitter.md) bridge supported by the playbook.
@@ -37,12 +29,16 @@ After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-postmoogle.md

@@ -1,14 +1,7 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Nikita Chernyi
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Luke D Iremadze
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Postmoogle email bridging (optional)
 
+**Note**: email bridging can also happen via the [email2matrix](configuring-playbook-email2matrix.md) bridge supported by the playbook.
+
 The playbook can install and configure [Postmoogle](https://github.com/etkecc/postmoogle) for you.
 
 Postmoogle is a bridge you can use to have its bot user forward emails to Matrix rooms. It runs an SMTP email server and allows you to assign mailbox addresses to the rooms.
@@ -62,14 +55,6 @@ matrix_postmoogle_password: PASSWORD_FOR_THE_BOT
 # matrix_admin: '@yourAdminAccount:{{ matrix_domain }}'
 ```
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-postmoogle/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
@@ -99,13 +84,11 @@ Send `!pm help` to the bot in the room to see the available commands.
 
 You can also refer to the upstream [documentation](https://github.com/etkecc/postmoogle).
 
-## Troubleshooting
+### Debug/Logs
 
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-postmoogle`.
+As with all other services, you can find their logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by running something like `journalctl -fu matrix-postmoogle`
 
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `INFO`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
+The default logging level for this bridge is `INFO`, but you can increase it to `DEBUG` with the following additional configuration:
 
 ```yaml
 matrix_postmoogle_loglevel: 'DEBUG'

docs/configuring-playbook-bridge-wechat.md

@@ -1,19 +1,9 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up WeChat bridging (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [matrix-wechat](https://github.com/duo/matrix-wechat) for you, for bridging to [WeChat](https://www.wechat.com/).
 
 See the project's [documentation](https://github.com/duo/matrix-wechat/blob/master/README.md) to learn what it does and why it might be useful to you.
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> This bridge does not work against newer versions of Synapse anymore. See [this issue](https://github.com/duo/matrix-wechat/issues/33). Don't even bother installing it. Unless bridge maintenance is resumed and fixes this issue, we have no choice but to remove it from the playbook.
-
 ## Adjusting the playbook configuration
 
 To enable the bridge, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file:
@@ -22,26 +12,19 @@ To enable the bridge, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_va
 matrix_wechat_enabled: true
 ```
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the bridge.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-wechat/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-bridge-wechat/templates/config.yaml.j2` for the bridge's default configuration. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_wechat_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
 **Notes**:
 
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
 - The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
 
   `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
@@ -51,16 +34,3 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
 To use the bridge, you need to start a chat with `@wechatbot:example.com` (where `example.com` is your base domain, not the `matrix.` domain).
 
 Send `help` to the bot to see the available commands.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-wechat`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warn`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Valid values: fatal, error, warn, info, debug
-matrix_wechat_log_level: 'debug'
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-cactus-comments.md

@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Julian-Samuel Gebühr
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Cactus Comments (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure the [Cactus Comments](https://cactus.chat) system for you.
@@ -17,9 +8,9 @@ See the project's [documentation](https://cactus.chat/docs/getting-started/intro
 
 The playbook contains 2 roles for configuring different pieces of the Cactus Comments system:
 
-- `matrix-cactus-comments` — the backend appservice integrating with the Matrix homeserver
+- `matrix-cactus-comments` - the backend appservice integrating with the Matrix homeserver
 
-- `matrix-cactus-comments-client` — a static website server serving the [cactus-client](https://cactus.chat/docs/client/introduction/) static assets (`cactus.js` and `styles.css`)
+- `matrix-cactus-comments-client` - a static website server serving the [cactus-client](https://cactus.chat/docs/client/introduction/) static assets (`cactus.js` and `styles.css`)
 
 You can enable whichever component you need (typically both).
 
@@ -34,21 +25,23 @@ If you wish to adjust it, see the section [below](#adjusting-the-cactus-comments
 To enable Cactus Comments, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file:
 
 ```yaml
+#################
+## Cactus Comments ##
+#################
+
 # This enables the backend (appservice)
 matrix_cactus_comments_enabled: true
 
-# This enables client assets static files serving on `https://matrix.example.com/cactus-comments`.
-# When the backend (appservice) is enabled, this is also enabled automatically, but we explicitly enable it here.
-matrix_cactus_comments_client_enabled: true
-
-# Uncomment and adjust this part if you'd like to use a username different than the default
-# matrix_cactus_comments_user_id: "bot.cactusbot"
-
 # To allow guest comments without users needing to log in, you need to have guest registration enabled.
 # To do this you need to uncomment one of the following lines (depending if you are using Synapse or Dendrite as a homeserver)
 # If you don't know which one you use: The default is Synapse ;)
 # matrix_synapse_allow_guest_access: true
 # matrix_dendrite_allow_guest_access: true
+
+# This enables client assets static files serving on `https://matrix.example.com/cactus-comments`.
+# When the backend (appservice) is enabled, this is also enabled automatically,
+# but we explicitly enable it here.
+matrix_cactus_comments_client_enabled: true
 ```
 
 ### Adjusting the Cactus Comments' client URL (optional)
@@ -68,36 +61,30 @@ If you've changed the default hostname, you may need to create a CNAME record fo
 
 When setting, replace `example.com` with your own.
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the components.
-
-For `matrix-cactus-comments`, take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-cactus-comments/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-
-For `matrix-cactus-comments-client`, take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-cactus-comments-client/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook and potentially [adjusting your DNS records](#adjusting-dns-records), run the playbook with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the bot's user account.
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
 
 ## Usage
 
-To use the component, you need to start a chat with `@bot.cactusbot:example.com` (where `example.com` is your base domain, not the `matrix.` domain).
+Upon starting Cactus Comments, a `bot.cactusbot` user account is created automatically.
 
-Then, register a site by sending `register YOUR_SITE_NAME_HERE` (where `YOUR_SITE_NAME_HERE` is a unique identifier you choose. It does not have to match your domain). You will then be invited into a moderation room.
+To get started, send `help` to the `@bot.cactusbot:example.com` bot to confirm it's working.
+
+Then, register a site by sending `register <YourSiteName>` (where `<YourSiteName>` is a unique identifier you choose. It does not have to match your domain). You will then be invited into a moderation room.
 
 Now you are good to go and can embed the comment section on your website!
 
@@ -111,7 +98,7 @@ After including the JavaScript and CSS asset files, insert a `<div>` where you'd
 <div id="comment-section"></div>
 ````
 
-Then, you need to initialize the comment section. Make sure to replace `example.com` with your base domain and `YOUR_SITE_NAME_HERE` with the one that has been registered above:
+Then, you need to initialize the comment section. Make sure to replace `example.com` with your base domain and `<YourSiteName>` with the one that has been registered above:
 
 ```html
 <script>
@@ -119,7 +106,7 @@ initComments({
   node: document.getElementById("comment-section"),
   defaultHomeserverUrl: "https://matrix.example.com:8448",
   serverName: "example.com",
-  siteName: "YOUR_SITE_NAME_HERE",
+  siteName: "<YourSiteName>",
   commentSectionId: "1"
 })
 </script>
@@ -137,18 +124,3 @@ Make sure to replace `example.com` with your base domain before you include the
 ```
 
 **Note**: if the `matrix_cactus_comments_client_hostname` and `matrix_cactus_comments_client_path_prefix` variables are tweaked, you would need to adjust the URLs of the assets accordingly.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-cactus-comments` for the backend appservice or `journalctl -fu matrix-cactus-comments-client` for the server serving the client assets, respectively.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-It is possible to increase logging verbosity for `matrix-cactus-comments-client`. The default logging level for this component is `error`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-# Controls the SERVER_LOG_LEVEL environment variable.
-# See: https://static-web-server.net/configuration/environment-variables/
-# Valid values: error, warn, info, debug, trace
-matrix_cactus_comments_client_environment_variable_server_log_level: debug
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-client-cinny.md

@@ -1,11 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Cinny (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure the [Cinny](https://github.com/ajbura/cinny) Matrix web client for you.
@@ -48,15 +40,6 @@ After changing the domain, **you may need to adjust your DNS** records to point
 
 **Note**: while there is a `matrix_client_cinny_path_prefix` variable for changing the path where Cinny is served, overriding it is [not possible](https://github.com/spantaleev/matrix-docker-ansible-deploy/issues/3701), because Cinny requires an application rebuild (with a tweaked build config) to be functional under a custom path. You'd need to serve Cinny at a dedicated subdomain.
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the component.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-client-cinny/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-client-cinny/templates/config.json.j2` for the component's default configuration. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_client_cinny_configuration_extension_json` variable
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook and [adjusting your DNS records](#adjusting-dns-records), run the playbook with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
@@ -69,7 +52,3 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
 The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
 
 `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-client-cinny`.

docs/configuring-playbook-client-element-web.md

@@ -1,13 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2022 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Aaron Raimist
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Pierre 'McFly' Marty
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Configuring Element Web (optional)
 
 By default, this playbook installs the [Element Web](https://github.com/element-hq/element-web) Matrix client for you. If that's okay, you can skip this document.
@@ -27,30 +17,13 @@ When setting, replace `example.com` with your own.
 
 ## Adjusting the playbook configuration
 
-### Set the country code for phone number inputs
-
-You can change the country code (default: `GB`) to use when showing phone number inputs. To change it to `FR` for example, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_client_element_default_country_code: "FR"
-```
-
 ### Themes
 
-#### Change the default theme
-
-You can change the default theme from `light` to `dark`. To do so, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
-
-```yaml
-# Controls the default theme
-matrix_client_element_default_theme: 'dark'
-```
-
-#### Use themes by `element-themes`
-
 You can change the look of Element Web by pulling themes provided by the [aaronraimist/element-themes](https://github.com/aaronraimist/element-themes) project or defining your own themes manually.
 
-To pull the themes and use them for your Element Web instance, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
+#### Use themes by `element-themes`
+
+To pull the themes from the `element-themes` project and use them for your Element Web instance, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file:
 
 ```yaml
 matrix_client_element_themes_enabled: true
@@ -139,7 +112,3 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
 The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
 
 `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-client-element`.

docs/configuring-playbook-client-fluffychat-web.md

@@ -1,66 +0,0 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Nikita Chernyi
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
-# Setting up FluffyChat Web (optional)
-
-The playbook can install and configure the [FluffyChat Web](https://github.com/krille-chan/fluffychat) Matrix client for you.
-
-FluffyChat Web is a cute cross-platform (web, iOS, Android) messenger for Matrix written in [Flutter](https://flutter.dev/).
-
-💡 **Note**: the latest version of FluffyChat Web is also available on the web, hosted by 3rd parties. If you trust giving your credentials to the following 3rd party Single Page Application, you can consider using it from there:
-
-- [fluffychat.im](https://fluffychat.im/web), hosted by the [FluffyChat](https://fluffychat.im/) developers
-
-## Adjusting DNS records
-
-By default, this playbook installs FluffyChat Web on the `fluffychat.` subdomain (`fluffychat.example.com`) and requires you to create a CNAME record for `fluffychat`, which targets `matrix.example.com`.
-
-When setting, replace `example.com` with your own.
-
-## Adjusting the playbook configuration
-
-To enable FluffyChat Web, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_client_fluffychat_enabled: true
-```
-
-### Adjusting the FluffyChat Web URL (optional)
-
-By tweaking the `matrix_client_fluffychat_hostname` and `matrix_client_fluffychat_path_prefix` variables, you can easily make the service available at a **different hostname and/or path** than the default one.
-
-Example additional configuration for your `vars.yml` file:
-
-```yaml
-# Switch to the domain used for Matrix services (`matrix.example.com`),
-# so we won't need to add additional DNS records for FluffyChat Web.
-matrix_client_fluffychat_hostname: "{{ matrix_server_fqn_matrix }}"
-
-# Expose under the /fluffychat subpath
-matrix_client_fluffychat_path_prefix: /fluffychat
-```
-
-After changing the domain, **you may need to adjust your DNS** records to point the FluffyChat Web domain to the Matrix server.
-
-If you've decided to reuse the `matrix.` domain, you won't need to do any extra DNS configuration.
-
-## Installing
-
-After configuring the playbook and potentially [adjusting your DNS records](#adjusting-dns-records), run the playbook with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
-
-<!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
-```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
-```
-
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
-
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-client-fluffychat`.

docs/configuring-playbook-client-hydrogen.md

@@ -1,12 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Aaron Raimist
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 MDAD project contributors
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Pierre 'McFly' Marty
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Hydrogen (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure the [Hydrogen](https://github.com/element-hq/hydrogen-web) Matrix web client for you.
@@ -46,15 +37,6 @@ After changing the domain, **you may need to adjust your DNS** records to point
 
 If you've decided to reuse the `matrix.` domain, you won't need to do any extra DNS configuration.
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the client.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-client-hydrogen/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-client-hydrogen/templates/config.json.j2` for the client's default configuration. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_client_hydrogen_configuration_extension_json` variable
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook and potentially [adjusting your DNS records](#adjusting-dns-records), run the playbook with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
@@ -67,7 +49,3 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
 The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
 
 `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-client-hydrogen`.

docs/configuring-playbook-client-schildichat-web.md

@@ -1,11 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Nikita Chernyi
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2023 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up SchildiChat Web (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure the [SchildiChat Web](https://github.com/SchildiChat/schildichat-desktop) Matrix client for you.
@@ -30,30 +22,13 @@ To enable SchildiChat Web, add the following configuration to your `inventory/ho
 matrix_client_schildichat_enabled: true
 ```
 
-### Set the country code for phone number inputs
-
-You can change the country code (default: `GB`) to use when showing phone number inputs. To change it to `FR` for example, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_client_schildichat_default_country_code: "FR"
-```
-
 ### Themes
 
-#### Change the default theme
-
-You can change the default theme from `light` to `dark`. To do so, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
-
-```yaml
-# Controls the default theme
-matrix_client_schildichat_default_theme: 'dark'
-```
-
-#### Use themes by `element-themes`
-
 You can change the look of SchildiChat Web by pulling themes provided by the [aaronraimist/element-themes](https://github.com/aaronraimist/element-themes) project or defining your own themes manually.
 
-To pull the themes and use them for your SchildiChat Web instance, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
+#### Use themes by `element-themes`
+
+To pull the themes from the `element-themes` project and use them for your SchildiChat Web instance, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file:
 
 ```yaml
 matrix_client_schildichat_themes_enabled: true
@@ -134,7 +109,3 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
 The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
 
 `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-client-schildichat`.

docs/configuring-playbook-conduit.md

@@ -1,10 +1,3 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 - 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Configuring Conduit (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure the [Conduit](https://conduit.rs) Matrix server for you.
@@ -13,11 +6,13 @@ See the project's [documentation](https://docs.conduit.rs/) to learn what it doe
 
 By default, the playbook installs [Synapse](https://github.com/element-hq/synapse) as it's the only full-featured Matrix server at the moment. If that's okay, you can skip this document.
 
-💡 **Note**: The playbook also supports installing a (currently) faster-moving Conduit fork called [conduwuit](./configuring-playbook-conduwuit.md).
+💡 **Note**: The playbook also supports installing a (currently) faster-moving Conduit fork called [Conduwuit](./configuring-playbook-conduwuit.md).
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> - **You can't switch an existing Matrix server's implementation** (e.g. Synapse -> Conduit). Proceed below only if you're OK with losing data or you're dealing with a server on a new domain name, which hasn't participated in the Matrix federation yet.
-> - **Homeserver implementations other than Synapse may not be fully functional**. The playbook may also not assist you in an optimal way (like it does with Synapse). Make yourself familiar with the downsides before proceeding
+⚠️ **Warnings**:
+
+- **You can't switch an existing Matrix server's implementation** (e.g. Synapse -> Conduit). Proceed below only if you're OK with losing data or you're dealing with a server on a new domain name, which hasn't participated in the Matrix federation yet.
+
+- **Homeserver implementations other than Synapse may not be fully functional**. The playbook may also not assist you in an optimal way (like it does with Synapse). Make yourself familiar with the downsides before proceeding
 
 ## Adjusting the playbook configuration
 
@@ -47,7 +42,7 @@ matrix_conduit_template_conduit_config: "{{ playbook_dir }}/inventory/host_vars/
 Since it is difficult to create the first user account on Conduit (see [famedly/conduit#276](https://gitlab.com/famedly/conduit/-/issues/276) and [famedly/conduit#354](https://gitlab.com/famedly/conduit/-/merge_requests/354)) and it does not support [registering users](registering-users.md) (via the command line or via the playbook) like Synapse and Dendrite do, we recommend the following procedure:
 
 1. Add `matrix_conduit_allow_registration: true` to your `vars.yml` the first time around, temporarily
-2. Run the playbook (`ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start` — see [Installing](installing.md))
+2. Run the playbook (`ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start` - see [Installing](installing.md))
 3. Create your first user via Element Web or any other client which supports creating users
 4. Get rid of `matrix_conduit_allow_registration: true` from your `vars.yml`
 5. Run the playbook again (`ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-conduit,start` would be enough this time)
@@ -65,7 +60,6 @@ Find the `registration.yaml` in the `/matrix` directory, for example `/matrix/ma
     ```
     as_token: <token>
     de.sorunome.msc2409.push_ephemeral: true
-    receive_ephemeral: true
     hs_token: <token>
     id: signal
     namespaces:
@@ -81,7 +75,3 @@ Find the `registration.yaml` in the `/matrix` directory, for example `/matrix/ma
     sender_localpart: _bot_signalbot
     url: http://matrix-mautrix-signal:29328
     ```
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-conduit`.

docs/configuring-playbook-conduwuit.md

@@ -1,28 +1,22 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Suguru Hirahara
+# Configuring Conduwuit (optional)
 
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
-# Configuring conduwuit (optional)
-
-The playbook can install and configure the [conduwuit](https://conduwuit.puppyirl.gay/) Matrix server for you.
+The playbook can install and configure the [Conduwuit](https://conduwuit.puppyirl.gay/) Matrix server for you.
 
 See the project's [documentation](https://conduwuit.puppyirl.gay/) to learn what it does and why it might be useful to you.
 
 By default, the playbook installs [Synapse](https://github.com/element-hq/synapse) as it's the only full-featured Matrix server at the moment. If that's okay, you can skip this document.
 
-💡 **Note**: conduwuit is a fork of [Conduit](./configuring-playbook-conduit.md), which the playbook also supports. See [Differences from upstream Conduit](https://conduwuit.puppyirl.gay/differences.html).
+💡 **Note**: Conduwuit is a fork of [Conduit](./configuring-playbook-conduit.md), which the playbook also supports. See [Differences from upstream Conduit](https://conduwuit.puppyirl.gay/differences.html).
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> - **You can't switch an existing Matrix server's implementation** (e.g. Synapse -> conduwuit). Proceed below only if you're OK with losing data or you're dealing with a server on a new domain name, which hasn't participated in the Matrix federation yet.
-> - **Homeserver implementations other than Synapse may not be fully functional**. The playbook may also not assist you in an optimal way (like it does with Synapse). Make yourself familiar with the downsides before proceeding
-> - **the Conduwuit project appears to have been abandoned**. You may wish to install [Conduit](./configuring-playbook-conduit.md), or one of the Conduwuit successors (like [Continuwuity](configuring-playbook-continuwuity.md))
+⚠️ **Warnings**:
+
+- **You can't switch an existing Matrix server's implementation** (e.g. Synapse -> Conduwuit). Proceed below only if you're OK with losing data or you're dealing with a server on a new domain name, which hasn't participated in the Matrix federation yet.
+
+- **Homeserver implementations other than Synapse may not be fully functional**. The playbook may also not assist you in an optimal way (like it does with Synapse). Make yourself familiar with the downsides before proceeding
 
 ## Adjusting the playbook configuration
 
-To use conduwuit, you **generally** need to adjust the `matrix_homeserver_implementation: synapse` configuration on your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file as below:
+To use Conduwuit, you **generally** need to adjust the `matrix_homeserver_implementation: synapse` configuration on your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file as below:
 
 ```yaml
 matrix_homeserver_implementation: conduwuit
@@ -57,7 +51,7 @@ matrix_conduwuit_environment_variables_extension: |
 
 ## Creating the first user account
 
-Unlike other homeserver implementations (like Synapse and Dendrite), conduwuit does not support creating users via the command line or via the playbook.
+Unlike other homeserver implementations (like Synapse and Dendrite), Conduwuit does not support creating users via the command line or via the playbook.
 
 If you followed the instructions above (see [Adjusting the playbook configuration](#adjusting-the-playbook-configuration)), you should have registration enabled and protected by a registration token.
 
@@ -70,9 +64,9 @@ The **first user account that you create will be marked as an admin** and **will
 
 For other homeserver implementations (like Synapse and Dendrite), the playbook automatically registers appservices (for bridges, bots, etc.) with the homeserver.
 
-For conduwuit, you will have to manually register appservices using the [`!admin appservices register` command](https://conduwuit.puppyirl.gay/appservices.html#set-up-the-appservice---general-instructions) sent to the server bot account.
+For Conduwuit, you will have to manually register appservices using the [`!admin appservices register` command](https://conduwuit.puppyirl.gay/appservices.html#set-up-the-appservice---general-instructions) sent to the server bot account.
 
-The server's bot account has a Matrix ID of `@conduit:example.com` (not `@conduwuit:example.com`!) due to conduwuit's historical legacy.
+The server's bot account has a Matrix ID of `@conduit:example.com` (not `@conduwuit:example.com`!) due to Conduwuit's historical legacy.
 Your first user account would already have been invited to an admin room with this bot.
 
 Find the appservice file you'd like to register. This can be any `registration.yaml` file found in the `/matrix` directory, for example `/matrix/mautrix-signal/bridge/registration.yaml`.
@@ -84,7 +78,6 @@ Then, send its content to the existing admin room:
     ```
     as_token: <token>
     de.sorunome.msc2409.push_ephemeral: true
-    receive_ephemeral: true
     hs_token: <token>
     id: signal
     namespaces:
@@ -100,7 +93,3 @@ Then, send its content to the existing admin room:
     sender_localpart: _bot_signalbot
     url: http://matrix-mautrix-signal:29328
     ```
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-conduwuit`.

docs/configuring-playbook-continuwuity.md

@@ -1,117 +0,0 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
-# Configuring Continuwuity (optional)
-
-The playbook can install and configure the [Continuwuity](https://continuwuity.org) Matrix server for you.
-
-See the project's [documentation](https://continuwuity.org) to learn what it does and why it might be useful to you.
-
-By default, the playbook installs [Synapse](https://github.com/element-hq/synapse) as it's the only full-featured Matrix server at the moment. If that's okay, you can skip this document.
-
-💡 **Note**: continuwuity is a fork of [conduwuit](./configuring-playbook-conduwuit.md), which the playbook also supports.
-
-> [!WARNING]
-> - **You can't switch an existing Matrix server's implementation** (e.g. Synapse -> Continuwuity). Proceed below only if you're OK with losing data or you're dealing with a server on a new domain name, which hasn't participated in the Matrix federation yet.
-> - **Homeserver implementations other than Synapse may not be fully functional**. The playbook may also not assist you in an optimal way (like it does with Synapse). Make yourself familiar with the downsides before proceeding
-
-## Adjusting the playbook configuration
-
-To use Continuwuity, you **generally** need to adjust the `matrix_homeserver_implementation: synapse` configuration on your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file as below:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_homeserver_implementation: continuwuity
-
-# Registering users can only happen via the API,
-# so it makes sense to enable it, at least initially.
-matrix_continuwuity_config_allow_registration: true
-
-# Generate a strong registration token to protect the registration endpoint from abuse.
-# You can create one with a command like `pwgen -s 64 1`.
-matrix_continuwuity_config_registration_token: ''
-```
-
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the server.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-continuwuity/templates/continuwuity.toml.j2` for the server's default configuration
-
-There are various Ansible variables that control settings in the `continuwuity.toml` file.
-
-If a specific setting you'd like to change does not have a dedicated Ansible variable, you can either submit a PR to us to add it, or you can [override the setting using an environment variable](https://continuwuity.org/configuration#environment-variables) using `matrix_continuwuity_environment_variables_extension`. For example:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_continuwuity_environment_variables_extension: |
-  CONTINUWUITY_MAX_REQUEST_SIZE=50000000
-  CONTINUWUITY_REQUEST_TIMEOUT=60
-```
-
-## Creating the first user account
-
-Unlike other homeserver implementations (like Synapse and Dendrite), continuwuity does not support creating users via the command line or via the playbook.
-
-If you followed the instructions above (see [Adjusting the playbook configuration](#adjusting-the-playbook-configuration)), you should have registration enabled and protected by a registration token.
-
-This should allow you to create the first user account via any client (like [Element Web](./configuring-playbook-client-element-web.md)) which supports creating users.
-
-The **first user account that you create will be marked as an admin** and **will be automatically invited to an admin room**.
-
-
-## Configuring bridges / appservices
-
-For other homeserver implementations (like Synapse and Dendrite), the playbook automatically registers appservices (for bridges, bots, etc.) with the homeserver.
-
-For continuwuity, you will have to manually register appservices using the [`!admin appservices register` command](https://continuwuity.org/appservices.html#set-up-the-appservice---general-instructions) sent to the server bot account.
-
-The server's bot account has a Matrix ID of `@conduit:example.com` (not `@continuwuity:example.com`!) due to continuwuity's historical legacy.
-Your first user account would already have been invited to an admin room with this bot.
-
-Find the appservice file you'd like to register. This can be any `registration.yaml` file found in the `/matrix` directory, for example `/matrix/mautrix-signal/bridge/registration.yaml`.
-
-Then, send its content to the existing admin room:
-
-    !admin appservices register
-
-    ```
-    as_token: <token>
-    de.sorunome.msc2409.push_ephemeral: true
-    receive_ephemeral: true
-    hs_token: <token>
-    id: signal
-    namespaces:
-      aliases:
-      - exclusive: true
-        regex: ^#signal_.+:example\.org$
-      users:
-      - exclusive: true
-        regex: ^@signal_.+:example\.org$
-      - exclusive: true
-        regex: ^@signalbot:example\.org$
-    rate_limited: false
-    sender_localpart: _bot_signalbot
-    url: http://matrix-mautrix-signal:29328
-    ```
-
-## Migrating from conduwuit
-
-Since Continuwuity is a drop-in replacement for [conduwuit](configuring-playbook-conduwuit.md), migration is possible.
-
-1. Make sure that Continuwuity is properly set up on your `vars.yml` as described above
-
-2. Make sure that Conduwuit references are removed from your `vars.yml` file
-
-3. Run the installation in a way that installs new services and uninstalls old ones (e.g. `just setup-all`)
-
-4. Run the playbook with the `continuwuity-migrate-from-conduwuit` tag (e.g. `just run-tags continuwuity-migrate-from-conduwuit`). This migrates data from `/matrix/conduwuit` to `/matrix/continuwuity`
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-continuwuity`.

docs/configuring-playbook-dendrite.md

@@ -1,11 +1,3 @@
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--->
-
 # Configuring Dendrite (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure the [Dendrite](https://github.com/element-hq/dendrite) Matrix server for you.
@@ -14,9 +6,11 @@ See the project's [documentation](https://element-hq.github.io/dendrite/) to lea
 
 By default, the playbook installs [Synapse](https://github.com/element-hq/synapse) as it's the only full-featured Matrix server at the moment. If that's okay, you can skip this document.
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> - **You can't switch an existing Matrix server's implementation** (e.g. Synapse -> Dendrite). Proceed below only if you're OK with losing data or you're dealing with a server on a new domain name, which hasn't participated in the Matrix federation yet.
-> - **Homeserver implementations other than Synapse may not be fully functional**. The playbook may also not assist you in an optimal way (like it does with Synapse). Make yourself familiar with the downsides before proceeding
+⚠️ **Warnings**:
+
+- **You can't switch an existing Matrix server's implementation** (e.g. Synapse -> Dendrite). Proceed below only if you're OK with losing data or you're dealing with a server on a new domain name, which hasn't participated in the Matrix federation yet.
+
+- **Homeserver implementations other than Synapse may not be fully functional**. The playbook may also not assist you in an optimal way (like it does with Synapse). Make yourself familiar with the downsides before proceeding
 
 ## Adjusting the playbook configuration
 
@@ -68,18 +62,3 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
 The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
 
 `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-dendrite`.
-
-### Increase logging verbosity
-
-The default logging level for this component is `warning`. If you want to increase the verbosity, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file and re-run the playbook:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_dendrite_configuration_extension_yaml: |
-  logging:
-  - type: std
-    level: debug
-```

docs/configuring-playbook-dimension.md

@@ -1,18 +1,3 @@
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-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 - 2025 MDAD project contributors
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-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Chris van Dijk
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 jens quade
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-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Yan Minagawa
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Dimension integration manager (optional, unmaintained)
 
 **Notes**:
@@ -49,8 +34,7 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --extra-vars='username=dimension p
 
 Dimension requires an access token to be able to connect to your homeserver. Refer to the documentation on [how to obtain an access token](obtaining-access-tokens.md).
 
-> [!WARNING]
-> Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
+⚠️ **Warning**: Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
 
 ## Adjusting DNS records
 
@@ -101,17 +85,6 @@ If you've decided to reuse the `matrix.` domain, you won't need to do any extra
 
 **Note**: while there is a `matrix_dimension_path_prefix` variable for changing the path where Dimension is served, overriding it is not possible due to [this Dimension issue](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-dimension/issues/510). You'd need to serve Dimension at a dedicated subdomain.
 
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the component.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-dimension/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-- `roles/custom/matrix-dimension/templates/config.yaml.j2` for the component's default configuration. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `matrix_dimension_configuration_extension_yaml` variable
-
-You can find all configuration options on [GitHub page of Dimension project](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-dimension/blob/master/config/default.yaml).
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook and potentially [adjusting your DNS records](#adjusting-dns-records), run the playbook with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
@@ -127,18 +100,16 @@ ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
 
   `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
 
-## Usage
+- After Dimension has been installed you may need to log out and log back in for it to pick up the new integration manager. Then you can access integrations in Element Web by opening a room, clicking the Room info button (`i`) button in the top right corner of the screen, and then clicking Add widgets, bridges & bots.
 
-After Dimension has been installed you may need to log out and log back in for it to pick up the new integration manager. Then you can access integrations in Element Web by opening a room, clicking the room info button (`i`) on the top right corner, and then clicking the "Add widgets, bridges, & bots" link.
+## Jitsi domain
 
-### Set up a Jitsi widget
+By default Dimension will use [jitsi.riot.im](https://jitsi.riot.im/) as the `conferenceDomain` of [Jitsi](https://jitsi.org/) audio/video conference widgets. For users running [a self-hosted Jitsi instance](./configuring-playbook-jitsi.md), you will likely want the widget to use your own Jitsi instance. Currently there is no way to configure this via the playbook, see [this issue](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-dimension/issues/345) for details.
 
-By default Dimension will use [jitsi.riot.im](https://jitsi.riot.im/) as the `conferenceDomain` of [Jitsi](https://jitsi.org/) audio/video conference widgets. For users running [a self-hosted Jitsi instance](configuring-playbook-jitsi.md), you will likely want the widget to use your own Jitsi instance.
+In the interim until the above limitation is resolved, an admin user needs to configure the domain via the admin ui once dimension is running. In Element Web, go to *Manage Integrations* &rightarrow; *Settings* &rightarrow; *Widgets* &rightarrow; *Jitsi Conference Settings* and set *Jitsi Domain* and *Jitsi Script URL* appropriately.
 
-To set up the widget, an admin user needs to configure the domain via the admin UI once Dimension is running. In Element Web, go to *Manage Integrations* → *Settings* → *Widgets* → *Jitsi Conference Settings* and set *Jitsi Domain* and *Jitsi Script URL* appropriately.
+## Additional features
 
-There is unfortunately no way to configure the widget via the playbook. See [this issue](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-dimension/issues/345) for details.
+To use a more custom configuration, you can define a `matrix_dimension_configuration_extension_yaml` string variable and put your configuration in it. To learn more about how to do this, refer to the information about `matrix_dimension_configuration_extension_yaml` in the [default variables file](../roles/custom/matrix-dimension/defaults/main.yml) of the Dimension component.
 
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-dimension`.
+You can find all configuration options on [GitHub page of Dimension project](https://github.com/turt2live/matrix-dimension/blob/master/config/default.yaml).

docs/configuring-playbook-dynamic-dns.md

@@ -1,11 +1,3 @@
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-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Dynamic DNS (optional)
 
 The playbook can configure Dynamic DNS with [ddclient⁠](https://github.com/ddclient/ddclient) for you. It is a Perl client used to update dynamic DNS entries for accounts on Dynamic DNS Network Service Provider.
@@ -14,7 +6,7 @@ Most cloud providers / ISPs will charge you extra for a static IP address. If yo
 
 ## Prerequisite
 
-You'll need to authenticate with your DNS provider somehow, in most cases this is simply a username and password but can differ from provider to provider. Please consult with your providers documentation and the upstream [ddclient documentation](https://github.com/ddclient/ddclient/blob/main/ddclient.conf.in) to determine what you'll need to provide to authenticate.
+You'll need to get a username and password from your DNS provider. Please consult with the provider about how to retrieve them.
 
 ## Adjusting the playbook configuration
 
@@ -31,16 +23,6 @@ matrix_dynamic_dns_domain_configurations:
     domain: "{{ matrix_domain }}"
 ```
 
-Keep in mind that certain providers may require a different configuration of the `matrix_dynamic_dns_domain_configurations` variable, for provider specific examples see the [upstream documentation](https://github.com/ddclient/ddclient/blob/main/ddclient.conf.in).
-
-### Extending the configuration
-
-There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the component.
-
-Take a look at:
-
-- `roles/custom/matrix-dynamic-dns/defaults/main.yml` for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file
-
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
@@ -59,8 +41,3 @@ The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `ju
 Additional resources:
 
 - https://matrix.org/docs/guides/free-small-matrix-server
-- https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-ddclient
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-As with all other services, you can find the logs in [systemd-journald](https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd-journald.service.html) by logging in to the server with SSH and running `journalctl -fu matrix-dynamic-dns`. However, due to an [upstream issue](https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-ddclient/issues/54#issuecomment-1153143132) the logging output is not always complete. For advanced debugging purposes running the `ddclient` tool outside of the container is useful via the following: `ddclient -file ./ddclient.conf -daemon=0 -debug -verbose -noquiet`.

docs/configuring-playbook-element-call.md

@@ -1,122 +0,0 @@
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-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
-# Setting up Element Call (optional)
-
-The playbook can install and configure [Element Call](https://github.com/element-hq/element-call) and its supporting components that are part of the [Matrix RTC stack](configuring-playbook-matrix-rtc.md).
-
-Element Call is a native Matrix video conferencing application developed by [Element](https://element.io), designed for secure, scalable, privacy-respecting, and decentralized video and voice calls over the Matrix protocol. Built on MatrixRTC ([MSC4143](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec-proposals/pull/4143)), it utilizes [MSC4195](https://github.com/hughns/matrix-spec-proposals/blob/hughns/matrixrtc-livekit/proposals/4195-matrixrtc-livekit.md) with [LiveKit Server](configuring-playbook-livekit-server.md) as its backend.
-
-See the project's [documentation](https://github.com/element-hq/element-call) to learn more.
-
-## Prerequisites
-
-- A [Synapse](configuring-playbook-synapse.md) homeserver (see the warning below)
-- The [Matrix RTC (Real-Time Communication) stack](configuring-playbook-matrix-rtc.md) (automatically done when Element Call is enabled)
-- A client compatible with Element Call. As of 2025-03-15, that's just [Element Web](configuring-playbook-client-element-web.md) and the Element X mobile clients (iOS and Android).
-- (Optional) Guest accounts being enabled for your Matrix server, if you'd like guests to be able to use Element Call. See [Allowing guests to use Element Call](#allowing-guests-to-use-element-call-optional)
-
-> [!WARNING]
->  Because Element Call [requires](https://github.com/element-hq/element-call/blob/93ae2aed9841e0b066d515c56bd4c122d2b591b2/docs/self-hosting.md#a-matrix-homeserver) a few experimental features in the Matrix protocol, it's **very likely that it only works with the Synapse homeserver**.
-
-## Decide between Element Call vs just the Matrix RTC stack
-
-All clients that can currently use Element Call (Element Web and Element X on mobile) already embed the Element Call frontend within them.
-These **clients will use their own embedded Element Call frontend**, so **self-hosting the Element Call frontend by the playbook is largely unnecessary**.
-
-💡 A reason you may wish to continue installing the Element Call frontend (despite Matrix clients not making use of it), is if you need to use it standalone - directly via a browser (without a Matrix client). Note that unless you [allow guest accounts to use Element Call](#allowing-guests-to-use-element-call-optional), you will still need a Matrix user account **on the same homeserver** to be able to use Element Call.
-
-The playbook makes a distinction between enabling Element Call (`matrix_element_call_enabled`) and enabling the Matrix RTC Stack (`matrix_rtc_enabled`). Enabling Element Call automatically enables the Matrix RTC stack. Because installing the Element Call frontend is now unnecessary, **we recommend only installing the Matrix RTC stack, without the Element Call frontend**.
-
-| Description / Variable | Element Call frontend | [LiveKit Server](configuring-playbook-livekit-server.md) | [LiveKit JWT Service](configuring-playbook-livekit-jwt-service.md) |
-|------------------------|-----------------------|----------------|---------------------|
-| Description | Static website that provides the Element Call UI (but often embedded by clients) | Scalable, multi-user conferencing solution based on WebRTC | A helper component that allows Element Call to integrate with LiveKit Server |
-| Required for Element Call to function | No | Yes | Yes |
-| `matrix_element_call_enabled` | ✅ Installed | ✅ Installed | ✅ Installed |
-| `matrix_rtc_enabled` | ❌ Not Installed, but usually unnecessary | ✅ Installed | ✅ Installed |
-
-All documentation below assumes that you've decided to install Element Call and not just the Matrix RTC stack.
-
-## Decide on a domain and path
-
-By default, the Element Call frontend is configured to be served on the `call.element.example.com` domain.
-
-If you'd like to run Element Call on another hostname, see the [Adjusting the Element Call URL](#adjusting-the-element-call-url-optional) section below.
-
-## Adjusting DNS records
-
-By default, this playbook installs Element Call on the `call.element.` subdomain (`call.element.example.com`) and requires you to create a `CNAME` record for `call.element`, which targets `matrix.example.com`.
-
-When setting these values, replace `example.com` with your own.
-
-All dependency services for Element Call ([LiveKit Server](configuring-playbook-livekit-server.md) and [Livekit JWT Service](configuring-playbook-livekit-jwt-service.md)) are installed and configured automatically by the playbook. By default, these services are installed on subpaths on the `matrix.` domain (e.g. `/livekit-server`, `/livekit-jwt-service`), so no DNS record adjustments are required for them.
-
-## Adjusting firewall rules
-
-In addition to the HTTP/HTTPS ports (which you've already exposed as per the [prerequisites](prerequisites.md) document), you'll also need to open ports required by [LiveKit Server](configuring-playbook-livekit-server.md) as described in its own [Adjusting firewall rules](configuring-playbook-livekit-server.md#adjusting-firewall-rules) section.
-
-## Adjusting the playbook configuration
-
-Add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file:
-
-```yaml
-# Enable the Element Call frontend UI to allow standalone use of Element Call.
-# Enabling this also auto-enables the Matrix RTC stack.
-matrix_element_call_enabled: true
-```
-
-### Adjusting the Element Call URL (optional)
-
-By tweaking the `matrix_element_call_hostname` variable, you can easily make the service available at a **different hostname** than the default one.
-
-Example additional configuration for your `vars.yml` file:
-
-```yaml
-matrix_element_call_hostname: element-call.example.com
-```
-
-> [!WARNING]
-> A `matrix_element_call_path_prefix` variable is also available and mean to let you configure a path prefix for the Element Call service, but [Element Call does not support running under a sub-path yet](https://github.com/element-hq/element-call/issues/3084).
-
-### Allowing guests to use Element Call (optional)
-
-By default, Element Call can only be used by people having accounts on your Matrix server.
-
-If you'd like guests to be able to use Element Call as well, you need to enable guest accounts support for your homeserver.
-
-> [!WARNING]
-> Enabling guest accounts means that your homeserver's user database may get polluted with guest account signups (potentially made by bots).
-> Guest accounts should be limited in what (damage) they can do to your server and the rest of the Matrix ecosystem, but it's better to not enable them unless necessary.
-
-For [Synapse](configuring-playbook-synapse.md) (the default homeserver implementation), the configuration is like this:
-
-```yml
-matrix_synapse_allow_guest_access: true
-```
-
-For [Dendrite](configuring-playbook-dendrite.md), the configuration is like this:
-
-```yml
-matrix_dendrite_guests_disabled: false
-```
-
-## Installing
-
-After configuring the playbook and potentially [adjusting your DNS records](#adjusting-dns-records) and [adjusting firewall rules](#adjusting-firewall-rules), run the playbook with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
-
-<!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
-```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
-```
-
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
-
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
-
-## Usage
-
-Once installed, Element Call integrates seamlessly with Matrix clients like [Element Web](configuring-playbook-client-element-web.md) and Element X on mobile (iOS and Android).

docs/configuring-playbook-email.md

@@ -1,71 +1,53 @@
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-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 Eduardo Beltrame
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2020 - 2025 MDAD project contributors
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-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Adjusting email-sending settings (optional)
 
-By default, this playbook sets up an [Exim](https://www.exim.org/) relay SMTP mailer service (powered by [exim-relay](https://github.com/devture/exim-relay) and the [ansible-role-exim-relay](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-exim-relay) Ansible role), through which all Matrix services send emails.
+By default, this playbook sets up an [Exim](https://www.exim.org/) email server through which all Matrix services send emails.
 
-**With the default setting, exim-relay attempts to deliver emails directly with the address `matrix@matrix.example.com`**, as specified by the `exim_relay_sender_address` playbook variable. See below if you want to configure the playbook to relay email through another SMTP server.
+The email server would attempt to deliver emails directly to their final destination. This may or may not work, depending on your domain configuration (SPF settings, etc.)
 
-The [Ansible role for exim-relay](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-exim-relay) is developed and maintained by [the MASH (mother-of-all-self-hosting) project](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting). For details about configuring exim-relay, you can check them via:
-- 🌐 [the role's documentation at the MASH project](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-exim-relay/blob/main/docs/configuring-exim-relay.md) online
-- 📁 `roles/galaxy/exim_relay/docs/configuring-exim-relay.md` locally, if you have [fetched the Ansible roles](installing.md#update-ansible-roles)
+By default, emails are sent from `matrix@matrix.example.com`, as specified by the `exim_relay_sender_address` playbook variable.
+
+⚠️ **Warning**: On some cloud providers (Google Cloud, etc.), [port 25 is always blocked](https://cloud.google.com/compute/docs/tutorials/sending-mail/), so sending email directly from your server is not possible. You will need to [relay email through another SMTP server](#relaying-email-through-another-smtp-server).
+
+💡 To improve deliverability, we recommend [relaying email through another SMTP server](#relaying-email-through-another-smtp-server) anyway.
 
 ## Firewall settings
 
-No matter whether you send email directly (the default) or you relay email through another host, you'll probably need to allow outgoing traffic for TCP ports 25/587 (depending on configuration).
+No matter whether you send email directly (the default) or you relay email through another host (see how below), you'll probably need to allow outgoing traffic for TCP ports 25/587 (depending on configuration).
 
-Docker automatically opens these ports in the server's firewall, so you likely don't need to do anything. If you use another firewall in front of the server, you may need to adjust it.
+## Relaying email through another SMTP server
 
-## Adjusting the playbook configuration
-
-### Enable DKIM authentication to improve deliverability (optional)
-
-By default, exim-relay attempts to deliver emails directly. This may or may not work, depending on your domain configuration.
-
-To improve email deliverability, you can configure authentication methods such as DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), SPF, and DMARC for your domain. Without setting any of these authentication methods, your outgoing email is most likely to be quarantined as spam at recipient's mail servers.
-
-For details about configuring DKIM, refer [this section](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-exim-relay/blob/main/docs/configuring-exim-relay.md#enable-dkim-support-optional) on the role's documentation.
-
-💡 If you cannot enable DKIM, SPF, or DMARC on your domain for some reason, we recommend relaying email through another SMTP server.
-
-### Relaying email through another SMTP server (optional)
-
-**On some cloud providers such as Google Cloud, [port 25 is always blocked](https://cloud.google.com/compute/docs/tutorials/sending-mail/), so sending email directly from your server is not possible.** In this case, you will need to relay email through another SMTP server.
-
-For details about configuration, refer [this section](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-exim-relay/blob/main/docs/configuring-exim-relay.md#relaying-email-through-another-smtp-server) on the role's document.
-
-### Disable mail service (optional)
-
-For a low-power server you might probably want to disable exim-relay. To do so, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file:
+If you'd like to relay email through another SMTP server, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file (adapt to your needs):
 
 ```yaml
-exim_relay_enabled: false
+exim_relay_sender_address: "another.sender@example.com"
+exim_relay_relay_use: true
+exim_relay_relay_host_name: "mail.example.com"
+exim_relay_relay_host_port: 587
+exim_relay_relay_auth: true
+exim_relay_relay_auth_username: "another.sender@example.com"
+exim_relay_relay_auth_password: "some-password"
 ```
 
-Note that disabling exim-relay will stop email-notifications and other similar functions from working.
+**Note**: only the secure submission protocol (using `STARTTLS`, usually on port `587`) is supported. **SMTPS** (encrypted SMTP, usually on port `465`) **is not supported**.
 
-See [this entry on the FAQ](faq.md#how-do-i-optimize-this-setup-for-a-low-power-server) for other possible optimizations for a low-power server.
+### Configuations for sending emails using Sendgrid
 
-## Installing
+An easy and free SMTP service to set up is [Sendgrid](https://sendgrid.com/), the free tier allows for up to 100 emails per day to be sent. In the settings below you can provide any email for `exim_relay_sender_address`.
 
-After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
+The only other thing you need to change is the `exim_relay_relay_auth_password`, which you can generate at https://app.sendgrid.com/settings/api_keys. The API key password looks something like `SG.955oW1mLSfwds7i9Yd6IA5Q.q8GTaB8q9kGDzasegdG6u95fQ-6zkdwrPP8bOeuI`.
 
-<!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
-```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+Note that the `exim_relay_relay_auth_username` is literally the string `apikey`, it's always the same for Sendgrid.
+
+```yaml
+exim_relay_sender_address: "arbitrary@email.com"
+exim_relay_relay_use: true
+exim_relay_relay_host_name: "smtp.sendgrid.net"
+exim_relay_relay_host_port: 587
+exim_relay_relay_auth: true
+exim_relay_relay_auth_username: "apikey"
+exim_relay_relay_auth_password: "<your api key password>"
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
-
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
-
 ## Troubleshooting
 
-See [this section](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-exim-relay/blob/main/docs/configuring-exim-relay.md#troubleshooting) on the role's documentation for details.
+If you're having trouble with email not being delivered, it may be useful to inspect the mailer logs: `journalctl -f -u matrix-exim-relay`.

docs/configuring-playbook-email2matrix.md

@@ -1,26 +1,117 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2019 - 2025 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Dennis Ciba
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Nikita Chernyi
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 MDAD project contributors
+# Setting up Email2Matrix (optional)
 
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
+**Note**: email bridging can also happen via the [Postmoogle](configuring-playbook-bridge-postmoogle.md) bridge supported by the playbook. Postmoogle is much more powerful and easier to use, so we recommend that you use it, instead of Email2Matrix.
 
-# Setting up Email2Matrix (optional, removed)
+The playbook can install and configure [email2matrix](https://github.com/devture/email2matrix) for you.
 
-🪦 The playbook used to be able to install and configure [Email2Matrix](https://github.com/devture/email2matrix), but no longer includes this component.
+See the project's [documentation](https://github.com/devture/email2matrix/blob/master/docs/README.md) to learn what it does and why it might be useful to you.
 
-For a long time now, it been replaced by the much better and more maintained [Postmoogle](https://github.com/etkecc/postmoogle) bridge, which can also be [installed using this playbook](configuring-playbook-bridge-postmoogle.md).
+## Preparation
 
+### Port availability
 
-## Uninstalling Email2Matrix manually
+Ensure that port 25 is available on your Matrix server and open in your firewall.
 
-If you still have the Email2Matrix component installed on your Matrix server, the playbook can no longer help you uninstall it and you will need to do it manually. To uninstall manually, run these commands on the server:
+If you have `postfix` or some other email server software installed, you may need to manually remove it first (unless you need it, of course).
+
+If you really need to run an email server on the Matrix machine for other purposes, it may be possible to run Email2Matrix on another port (with a configuration like `matrix_email2matrix_smtp_host_bind_port: "127.0.0.01:2525"`) and have your other email server relay messages there.
+
+For details about using Email2Matrix alongside [Postfix](http://www.postfix.org/), see [here](https://github.com/devture/email2matrix/blob/master/docs/setup_with_postfix.md).
+
+### Register a dedicated Matrix user (optional, recommended)
+
+We recommend that you create a dedicated Matrix user for Email2Matrix.
+
+Generate a strong password for the user. You can create one with a command like `pwgen -s 64 1`.
+
+You can use the playbook to [register a new user](registering-users.md):
 
 ```sh
-systemctl disable --now matrix-email2matrix.service
-
-rm -rf /matrix/email2matrix
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --extra-vars='username=email2matrix password=PASSWORD_FOR_THE_USER admin=no' --tags=register-user
 ```
+
+Take note of the user's ID as it needs to be specified as `MatrixUserId` on your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file later.
+
+### Obtain an access token
+
+Email2Matrix requires an access token for the sender user to be able to send messages to the room. Refer to the documentation on [how to obtain an access token](obtaining-access-tokens.md).
+
+⚠️ **Warning**: Access tokens are sensitive information. Do not include them in any bug reports, messages, or logs. Do not share the access token with anyone.
+
+### Join to rooms as the sender user manually
+
+ℹ️ **Email2Matrix does not accept room invitations automatically**. To deliver messages to rooms, the sender user must be joined to all rooms manually.
+
+For each new room you would like the user to deliver messages to, invite the user to the room.
+
+Then, log in as the sender user using any Matrix client of your choosing, accept the room invitation from the user's account.
+
+Make sure that you and the sender user are part of the same room and that the sender user has enough privileges in the room to be able to send messages there, then log out.
+
+Take note of each room's room ID (different clients show the room ID in a different place). You'll need the room ID when [configuring the playbook](#adjusting-the-playbook-configuration) below.
+
+## Adjusting DNS records
+
+To increase the chances that incoming emails reach your server, you can set up a `MX` record for `matrix.example.com` that looks like this:
+
+| Type | Host     | Priority | Weight | Port | Target                             |
+|------|----------|----------|--------|------|------------------------------------|
+| MX   | `matrix` | 10       | 0      | -    | `matrix.example.com`               |
+
+## Adjusting the playbook configuration
+
+To enable Email2Matrix, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file. Make sure to replace `ACCESS_TOKEN_FOR_EMAIL2MATRIX1_HERE` and `ACCESS_TOKEN_FOR_EMAIL2MATRIX2_HERE` with the ones created [above](#obtain-an-access-token).
+
+```yaml
+matrix_email2matrix_enabled: true
+
+# You need at least 1 mailbox.
+matrix_email2matrix_matrix_mappings:
+  - MailboxName: "mailbox1"
+    MatrixRoomId: "!qporfwt:{{ matrix_domain }}"
+    MatrixHomeserverUrl: "{{ matrix_homeserver_url }}"
+    MatrixUserId: "@email2matrix1:{{ matrix_domain }}"
+    MatrixAccessToken: "ACCESS_TOKEN_FOR_EMAIL2MATRIX1_HERE"
+    IgnoreSubject: false
+    IgnoreBody: false
+    SkipMarkdown: false
+
+  - MailboxName: "mailbox2"
+    MatrixRoomId: "!aaabaa:{{ matrix_domain }}"
+    MatrixHomeserverUrl: "{{ matrix_homeserver_url }}"
+    MatrixUserId: "@email2matrix2:{{ matrix_domain }}"
+    MatrixAccessToken: "ACCESS_TOKEN_FOR_EMAIL2MATRIX2_HERE"
+    IgnoreSubject: true
+    IgnoreBody: false
+    SkipMarkdown: true
+```
+
+where:
+
+* MailboxName - local-part of the email address, through which emails are bridged to the room whose ID is defined with MatrixRoomId
+* MatrixRoomId - internal ID of the room, to which received emails are sent as Matrix message
+* MatrixHomeserverUrl - URL of your Matrix homeserver, through which to send Matrix messages. You can also set `MatrixHomeserverUrl` to the container URL where your homeserver's Client-Server API lives by using the `{{ matrix_addons_homeserver_client_api_url }}` variable
+* MatrixUserId - the full ID of the sender user which sends bridged messages to the room. On this configuration it is `@email2matrix1:example.com` and `@email2matrix2:example.com` (where `example.com` is your base domain, not the `matrix.` domain)
+* MatrixAccessToken - sender user's access token
+* IgnoreSubject - if set to "true", the subject is not bridged to Matrix
+* IgnoreBody - if set to "true", the message body is not bridged to Matrix
+* SkipMarkdown - if set to "true", emails are bridged as plain text Matrix message instead of Markdown (actually HTML)
+
+Refer to the official documentation [here](https://github.com/devture/email2matrix/blob/master/docs/configuration.md).
+
+## Installing
+
+After configuring the playbook, run it with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
+
+<!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
+```sh
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+```
+
+**Notes**:
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-service email2matrix` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-service email2matrix` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note `just setup-all` runs the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+
+- After installation, you may wish to send a test email to the email address assigned to `mailbox1` (default: `mailbox1@matrix.example.com`) to make sure that Email2Matrix works as expected.

docs/configuring-playbook-etherpad.md

@@ -1,27 +1,10 @@
-<!--
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 - 2024 Slavi Pantaleev
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 Béla Becker
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2021 pushytoxin
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Jim Myhrberg
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 Nikita Chernyi
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2022 felixx9
-SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2024 - 2025 Suguru Hirahara
-
-SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
--->
-
 # Setting up Etherpad (optional)
 
 The playbook can install and configure [Etherpad](https://etherpad.org) for you.
 
 Etherpad is an open source collaborative text editor. It can not only be integrated with Element clients ([Element Web](configuring-playbook-client-element-web.md)/Desktop, Android and iOS) as a widget, but also be used as standalone web app.
 
-When enabled together with the Jitsi video-conferencing platform (see [our docs on Jitsi](configuring-playbook-jitsi.md)), it will be made available as an option during the conferences.
-
-The [Ansible role for Etherpad](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-etherpad) is developed and maintained by [the MASH (mother-of-all-self-hosting) project](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting). For details about configuring Etherpad, you can check them via:
-
-- 🌐 [the role's documentation at the MASH project](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-etherpad/blob/main/docs/configuring-etherpad.md) online
-- 📁 `roles/galaxy/etherpad/docs/configuring-etherpad.md` locally, if you have [fetched the Ansible roles](installing.md#update-ansible-roles)
+When enabled together with the Jitsi audio/video conferencing system (see [our docs on Jitsi](configuring-playbook-jitsi.md)), it will be made available as an option during the conferences.
 
 ## Adjusting DNS records
 
@@ -34,33 +17,13 @@ When setting, replace `example.com` with your own.
 To enable Etherpad, add the following configuration to your `inventory/host_vars/matrix.example.com/vars.yml` file:
 
 ```yaml
-########################################################################
-#                                                                      #
-# etherpad                                                             #
-#                                                                      #
-########################################################################
-
 etherpad_enabled: true
 
-########################################################################
-#                                                                      #
-# /etherpad                                                            #
-#                                                                      #
-########################################################################
+# Uncomment and adjust this part if you'd like to enable the admin web UI
+# etherpad_admin_username: YOUR_USERNAME_HERE
+# etherpad_admin_password: YOUR_PASSWORD_HERE
 ```
 
-As the most of the necessary settings for the role have been taken care of by the playbook, you can enable Etherpad on your Matrix server with this minimum configuration.
-
-See the role's documentation for details about configuring Etherpad per your preference (such as [the name of the instance](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-etherpad/blob/main/docs/configuring-etherpad.md#set-the-name-of-the-instance-optional) and [the default pad text](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-etherpad/blob/main/docs/configuring-etherpad.md#set-the-default-text-optional)).
-
-### Create admin user (optional)
-
-You probably might want to enable authentication to disallow anonymous access to your Etherpad.
-
-It is possible to enable HTTP basic authentication by **creating an admin user** with `etherpad_admin_username` and `etherpad_admin_password` variables. The admin user account is also used by plugins for authentication and authorization.
-
-See [this section](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-etherpad/blob/main/docs/configuring-etherpad.md#create-admin-user-optional) on the role's documentation for details about how to create the admin user.
-
 ### Adjusting the Etherpad URL (optional)
 
 By tweaking the `etherpad_hostname` and `etherpad_path_prefix` variables, you can easily make the service available at a **different hostname and/or path** than the default one.
@@ -80,33 +43,65 @@ After changing the domain, **you may need to adjust your DNS** records to point
 
 If you've decided to reuse the `matrix.` domain, you won't need to do any extra DNS configuration.
 
+### Configure the default text (optional)
+
+You can also edit the default text on a new pad with the variable `etherpad_default_pad_text`.
+
+To do so, add the following configuration to your `vars.yml` file (adapt to your needs):
+
+```yaml
+# Note: the whole text (all of its belonging lines) under the variable needs to be indented with 2 spaces.
+etherpad_default_pad_text: |
+  Welcome to Etherpad!
+
+  This pad text is synchronized as you type, so that everyone viewing this page sees the same text. This allows you to collaborate seamlessly on documents!
+
+  Get involved with Etherpad at https://etherpad.org
+```
+
+### Extending the configuration
+
+There are some additional things you may wish to configure about the component.
+
+Take a look at:
+
+- [etherpad role](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-etherpad)'s [`defaults/main.yml`](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-etherpad/blob/main/defaults/main.yml) for some variables that you can customize via your `vars.yml` file. You can override settings (even those that don't have dedicated playbook variables) using the `etherpad_configuration_extension_json` variable
+
 ## Installing
 
 After configuring the playbook and potentially [adjusting your DNS records](#adjusting-dns-records), run the playbook with [playbook tags](playbook-tags.md) as below:
 
 <!-- NOTE: let this conservative command run (instead of install-all) to make it clear that failure of the command means something is clearly broken. -->
 ```sh
-ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,start
+ansible-playbook -i inventory/hosts setup.yml --tags=setup-all,ensure-matrix-users-created,start
 ```
 
-The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+**Notes**:
 
-`just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed. Note these shortcuts run the `ensure-matrix-users-created` tag too.
+- The `ensure-matrix-users-created` playbook tag makes the playbook automatically create the Etherpad admin user (`etherpad_admin_username`).
+
+- The shortcut commands with the [`just` program](just.md) are also available: `just install-all` or `just setup-all`
+
+  `just install-all` is useful for maintaining your setup quickly ([2x-5x faster](../CHANGELOG.md#2x-5x-performance-improvements-in-playbook-runtime) than `just setup-all`) when its components remain unchanged. If you adjust your `vars.yml` to remove other components, you'd need to run `just setup-all`, or these components will still remain installed.
+
+- If you change the Etherpad admin user's password (`etherpad_admin_password` in your `vars.yml` file) subsequently, the admin user's credentials on the homeserver won't be updated automatically. If you'd like to change the admin user's password, use a tool like [synapse-admin](configuring-playbook-synapse-admin.md) to change it, and then update `etherpad_admin_password` to let the admin user know its new password.
 
 ## Usage
 
-By default, the Etherpad UI should be available at `https://etherpad.example.com`, while the admin UI (if enabled) should then be available at `https://etherpad.example.com/admin`.
+The Etherpad UI should be available at `https://etherpad.example.com`, while the admin UI (if enabled) should then be available at `https://etherpad.example.com/admin`.
 
 If you've [decided on another hostname or path-prefix](#adjusting-the-etherpad-url-optional) (e.g. `https://matrix.example.com/etherpad`), adjust these URLs accordingly before using it.
 
-💡 For more information about usage, take a look at [this section](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-etherpad/blob/main/docs/configuring-etherpad.md#usage) on the role's documentation.
+### Managing / Deleting old pads
+
+If you want to manage and remove old unused pads from Etherpad, you will first need to create the Etherpad admin user as described above.
+
+After logging in to the admin web UI, go to the plugin manager page, and install the `adminpads2` plugin.
+
+Once the plugin is installed, you should have a "Manage pads" section in the UI.
 
 ### Integrating a Etherpad widget in a room
 
 **Note**: this is how it works in Element Web. It might work quite similar with other clients:
 
 To integrate a standalone Etherpad in a room, create your pad by visiting `https://etherpad.example.com`. When the pad opens, copy the URL and send a command like this to the room: `/addwidget URL`. You will then find your integrated Etherpad within the right sidebar in the `Widgets` section.
-
-## Troubleshooting
-
-See [this section](https://github.com/mother-of-all-self-hosting/ansible-role-etherpad/blob/main/docs/configuring-etherpad.md#troubleshooting) on the role's documentation for details.