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messenger · v525.0.0.34.106 • auto-updates • deprecated
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Native desktop app for Messenger (formerly Facebook Messenger)
brew install --cask messenger 80
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Facebook Messenger offers a native desktop experience for real-time messaging, video calls, and file sharing, benefiting millions of users seeking seamless communication across devices.
Enables users to communicate via Messenger directly from their desktop.
Maturity: Active project with recent updates and a significant open-source following.
Community: Community discussions highlight privacy concerns and occasional reliability issues, with notable mentions on Hacker News.
Pros
- + Real-time messaging and video calls
- + Seamless integration with Messenger ecosystem
- + Free to use
Cons
- - Privacy concerns
- - Occasional service outages
Community Mentions
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Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown