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wewechat · v1.1.7 • deprecated
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Unofficial WeChat client
brew install --cask wewechat 1
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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
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026weweChat 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
Community Mentions
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