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zulip · v5.13.2 • auto-updates
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Desktop client for the Zulip team chat platform
brew install --cask zulip 78
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v5.13.227d ago5.13.1→5.13.2
1mo ago5.12.4→5.13.1
3mo ago5.12.3→5.12.4
Review
Mar 10, 2026Zulip offers a unique team chat experience with email-style threading, making it an open-source alternative to Slack. It benefits developers and teams who prefer structured conversations over real-time messaging.
Provides a desktop client for team communication with threaded conversations.
Maturity: Mature and well-supported with active development and a strong community presence.
Community: Significant positive traction on Hacker News, indicating strong developer interest.
Pros
- + Open-source with active community support
- + Email-style threading for structured conversations
- + Integrates well with developer workflows
Cons
- - UI/UX issues noted, such as tooltip spacing
- - Requires more resources as a desktop app
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown