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hey-desktop · v1.3.3 • auto-updates
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Access the HEY email service
brew install --cask hey-desktop 41
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Trust Score 9/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v1.3.39d ago1.2.18→1.3.3
Review
Mar 11, 2026HEY offers a decentralized email experience built on the Lens Protocol, prioritizing privacy and control. It's ideal for developers and privacy-focused users seeking an alternative to traditional email services.
HEY provides a decentralized email service accessed via a desktop app, emphasizing privacy and user control.
Maturity: The project appears healthy with strong community support and active development.
Community: HEY has generated significant discussion on Hacker News, particularly around its unique approach to email and privacy. No mentions found on Reddit.
Pros
- + Decentralized and permissionless email service
- + Focus on privacy and user control
- + Active development with frequent updates
- + Integration with Lens Protocol for enhanced functionality
- + Strong community and developer following
Cons
- - Limited adoption outside technical and privacy-focused communities
- - No significant presence on Reddit
Community Mentions
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Jun 2019 Hey advertisers, track this
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