Mattermost als Linux-Alternative zu Microsoft Yammer
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Mattermost can replace Microsoft Yammer for most internal communication needs, especially in organizations that prefer self‑hosting and want tighter integration with developer tools. It offers threaded messaging, file sharing, searchable history, and mobile/desktop clients. It lacks some of Yammer's enterprise‑wide social features like organization‑wide polls and built‑in analytics, so it fits best for teams that value control and extensibility over those specific Yammer extras.
- Lizenz
- Apache-2.0
- Preis
- Kostenlos
- Aktuelle Version
- 6.3.1 (15. Oktober 2026)
- Bewertung
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Was gleich funktioniert
- Real‑time threaded messaging
- File sharing with preview support
- Searchable message history
- Desktop and mobile clients
- Self‑hosted deployment option
Was anders ist
- Mattermost focuses on channel‑based workspaces rather than organization‑wide social feeds
- No native integration with Microsoft 365 services (e.g., SharePoint, Teams)
- Limited built‑in analytics and engagement metrics compared to Yammer
- Authentication integrations are available but may require extra configuration for LDAP/SSO
- Yammer’s enterprise moderation tools are more extensive out of the box
Ihre Microsoft Yammer-Dateien öffnen
Yammer does not expose a proprietary file format; content is stored as posts and attachments on the service. Mattermost can import plain‑text or markdown archives, but there is no direct import tool for Yammer archives. If you have exported data from Yammer (e.g., CSV or JSON), you would need to write a small script using Mattermost’s API to recreate the messages.
Von Microsoft Yammer zu Mattermost wechseln – Schritt für Schritt
- Export Yammer data using the Microsoft compliance export tool (CSV/JSON).
- Set up a Mattermost server (Docker, package, or Flathub) and configure LDAP/SSO if required.
- Create equivalent teams and channels in Mattermost to match Yammer groups.
- Write or use an existing script to post exported messages via the Mattermost API.
- Upload any attached files to the appropriate Mattermost channels.
- Notify users of the new platform and provide login credentials.
Wichtige Funktionen von Mattermost
- Option für selbst gehosteten Server für vollständige Datenkontrolle
- Tiefe Integration mit CI/CD und Code-Repositories
- Unterstützung für MySQL- und PostgreSQL-Datenbanken
- Plugin-System zur Erweiterung der Funktionalität
- Kanalsystem für Projektorganisation
- API-first-Design für individuelle Automatisierung
Mattermost unter Linux installieren
flatpak install flathub com.mattermost.Desktopsudo pacman -S mmctlHäufige Fragen
Can I use my existing Microsoft Active Directory for Mattermost login?
Yes, Mattermost supports LDAP and SAML integration, allowing you to authenticate users against AD or Azure AD.
Is there a mobile app for Mattermost?
Mattermost provides native iOS and Android apps that sync with the self‑hosted server.
Will Mattermost preserve Yammer’s threaded conversations?
Only if you import them via the API; Mattermost stores threads but does not automatically convert Yammer threads.