#How to remove Matrix in Linux Mint?

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tiny crater
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I'm using 22.3 Cinnamon Edition.
When right click some files like a html and selelc Open With, there is a unnecessary option Matrix, but there isn't the option on Open With Other Applications.
Also I don't need Matrix because it is blocked in my country.
Tried sudo apt search matrix but didn't find the correct one that leads to Matrix.

How to remove Matrix?

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serene stag
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Check web apps, it's likely in there

winter yacht
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It is not an apt package

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well, it theoretically is, but it's just a web app that runs Element in firefox. I think it's called mintchat

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i strongly recommend against deleting preinstalled packages

winter yacht
# tiny crater I'm using 22.3 Cinnamon Edition. When right click some files like a html and sel...

Also, you didn't find anything with 'Matrix' because it is not an application or package per se, but rather a client-server specification that other people follow to build stuff like Element

Element | Secure collaboration and messaging

Element is a Matrix-based end-to-end encrypted messenger and secure collaboration app. It’s decentralised for digital sovereign self-hosting, or through a hosting service such as Element Matrix Services. Element operates on the open Matrix network to provide interoperability and easy connections.

tiny crater