WhatsApp Linux client built with Electron. As WhatsApp doesn't compile the official app for Linux, here is an unofficial build.
This just loads https://web.whatsapp.com/ with some extra features, but never changing the content of the official webpage (html, css nor javascript). Linux users just can't install any official app, and whatsapp-deskop-linux is running the official web client.
This wrapper is not verified by, affiliated with, or supported by WhatsApp Inc.
The official Flatpak build is updated instantly after every update.
The AppImage build is attached to every release. Check the releases page. Download the .AppImage file, mark it as executable and double click it. Check this video tutorial.
--start-hidden: starts WhatsApp hidden in tray.
PR and forks are welcome!
- Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/mimbrero/whatsapp-desktop-linux.git
cd whatsapp-desktop-linux- Install dependencies
npm install- Run or build
npm start # compile and run
npm run build # compile and build