Slack Channel
IFM Protocol Slack Workspace
The IFM Protocol community communicates primarily through Slack. This is the best place for real-time questions, informal discussion, and community announcements.
Workspace Details
- Workspace Name: IFM Protocol
- Invite Link: https://iftprotocol.slack.com/signup
- Domain: iftprotocol.slack.com
Channels
| Channel Name | Purpose | Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
#general | Announcements and important updates | Read-only for important notices only |
#ifm-dev | Development discussion | Technical questions, code review, feature requests |
#ifm-help | User support | Questions about using IFM, setup, configuration |
#ifm-showcase | Share your setup | Share your IFM deployments, art, uses |
#ifm-transport | Transport discussion | QUIC, WebRTC, NAT traversal, rendezvous |
#ifm-audio | Audio pipeline | Codec, codec, microphone, playback issues |
#ifm-rendezvous | Rendezvous node ops | Running, configuring, troubleshooting rendezvous nodes |
#ifm-security | Security issues | Report vulnerabilities, discuss security practices |
#off-topic | Relaxed chit-chat | Non-IFM topics (respect workspace rules) |
Guidelines
Code of Conduct
- Be respectful and inclusive
- No harassment or discrimination
- Keep discussions on-topic
- Use threads for long discussions
- Mark solutions when helped
Asking Questions
- Search first - Check if your question has been asked before
- Be specific - Include OS, IFM version, what you've tried
- Provide logs - Use
ifm logs --followoutput - One question per thread - Don't combine multiple issues
Contributing
- Help answer questions in
#ifm-help - Share your IFM deployment in
#ifm-showcase - Participate in RFC discussions in
#ifm-dev - Follow the Code of Conduct
Access
- New members: Use the invite link above
- Existing members: Log in at https://iftprotocol.slack.com
- Enterprise Grid: Available for organizations upon request
Integration with GitHub
- Links from GitHub Issues can be shared in Slack channels
- PR notifications can be posted to
#ifm-dev - Release announcements posted to
#general
Frequently Asked Slack Questions
Q: I can't join the Slack workspace.
A: The invite link may have expired. Request a new invite via the GitHub Discussions or contact team@iftprotocol.slack.com.
Q: I'm getting too many notifications.
A: Adjust your notification preferences in Slack settings, or mute channels you don't actively participate in.
Q: Can I use Slack for formal issue tracking?
A: No - all formal issue tracking happens via GitHub Issues. Use Slack for discussion and real-time help only.
Q: Is Slack encrypted?
A: Slack provides encryption in transit and at rest. For truly sensitive discussions, use private DMs or the #ifm-security channel.
Additional Resources
- Slack Help Center: https://slack.com/help
- Slack API Documentation: https://api.slack.com/
- Community Guidelines: https://iftprotocol.slack.com/docs/guidelines