# Open source

> Open-source software and licenses used by Plauder.Party

Open-source software and licenses used by Plauder.Party


Last updated: May 2026

Plauder.Party builds on software you can inspect, audit, and self-host. Below are the main components and their licenses.

## Chat platform

| Component | Description | License |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Matrix](https://matrix.org/) | Open standard for decentralized communication | Apache 2.0 (Synapse reference implementation) |
| [Cinny](https://cinny.in/) | Web and desktop Matrix client | AGPL-3.0 |
| [LiveKit](https://livekit.io/) | Voice and video via WebRTC | Apache 2.0 |

## Website

| Component | Description | License |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Hugo](https://gohugo.io/) | Static site generator | Apache 2.0 |
| [hugo-agency-web](https://github.com/writeonlycode/hugo-agency-web) | Website theme | MIT |

The source code for this website will be published once the repository is public.

## Notes

- Licenses may change with upstream updates - check each project's site for the current version.
- Plauder.Party customizations and configuration are subject to the licenses of the underlying projects.
- License questions: **TODO@plauder.party**