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wewechat · v1.1.7 • deprecated

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Unofficial WeChat client

brew install --cask wewechat
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Trust Score 5/10
Open source (MIT) +3
Active development +0
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Deprecated +0
Established (>1yr) +1
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Review

Mar 11, 2026

weweChat is an unofficial WeChat client offering a modern UI built with React, MobX, and Electron. It appeals to users seeking an alternative to the official WeChat app with a focus on design and open-source principles.

Provides an alternative WeChat client experience with a modern user interface.

Maturity: The project is somewhat mature with significant GitHub activity, though it hasn't seen updates since 2021.

Community: Community discussion is limited, with some Hacker News mentions that aren't directly related to the app and no activity on Reddit.

Pros

  • + Modern and visually appealing user interface
  • + Open-source with a strong community following
  • + Cross-platform support including macOS

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Potential reliability issues with account functionality
  • - Inactive community support and recent development
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JavaScriptLast commit: Apr 22, 2021