Update for Skype bridges

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Since Nov 5, 2026.

  • #3748 by @awtj8o81ryywg793 — open

Assessment

Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Newbie friendliness
74/100
Issue type
Documentation
Clarity
Clearly specified
Activity status
Active
Tech stack
javascript
Domain
content

Research direction

Open the Matrix bridges page at https://matrix.org/ecosystem/bridges/skype/ and locate the go-skype-bridge listing. Check the linked project and Microsoft notice cited in the issue, then update the listing to reflect that Skype has shut down and the bridge is unmaintained. Done when the page no longer presents it as a recommended, usable bridge.

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Description

ecosystem
Project Affected

https://matrix.org/ecosystem/bridges/skype/

Current Information

It shows the go-skype-bridge as a Recommended bridge

Suggested Correction

Skype as a service has been shut down completely, and the bridge wasn't being maintained even before the shutdown

Source

https://github.com/kelaresg/go-skype-bridge, https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/skype/skype-is-retiring-in-may-2025-what-you-need-to-know

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