{"repo":"stefanminch/messenger-mac","free":true,"listed":false,"github":"https://github.com/stefanminch/messenger-mac","clone":"git clone https://github.com/stefanminch/messenger-mac.git","description":"Standalone Facebook Messenger desktop app for macOS. Chat without opening a browser. Signed & notarized.","language":"JavaScript","stars":28,"topics":["chat","desktop-app","electron","facebook-messenger","mac","macos","menubar","messenger","native-app","opensource"],"license":null,"category":"chat-messaging","readme_excerpt":"Messenger for Mac A standalone desktop app for Facebook Messenger on macOS. Chat with friends without opening a browser. Why this exists: Meta discontinued the official Messenger desktop app. This is a lightweight replacement that lets you use Messenger without keeping a browser tab open. Download Download Messenger for Mac v1.3.0 (DMG) macOS 10.13+ Signed and notarized by Apple for your security. Features - Native macOS App - Runs as a standalone application in your dock - No Browser Required - Access Messenger without opening Chrome, Safari, or Firefox - Persistent Login - Stay logged in between app restarts - Native Notifications - Get notified of new messages - Minimal & Fast - Lightweight app with low memory footprint - Privacy Focused - No tracking, no analytics, no data collection - Dark Mode Support - Follows your macOS appearance settings - External Links - Shared links open in your default browser - Power Saving Mode - Automatically throttles when in background to reduce CPU/battery usage - Auto-Update Check - Get notified when a new version is available - Keyboard Shortcuts - Quick navigation with custom shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts Shortcut Action ---------- -------- Cmd + N New message Cmd + 1-9 Switch to conversation 1-9 Cmd + Shift + S Toggle sidebar visibility All settings (sidebar visibility) are persisted across app restarts. Screenshots Chat View Login ----------- ------- Native macOS window Secure Facebook login Installation 1. Download the DMG file 2. Ope","default_branch":null,"files":null,"tree":[],"storefront":"/r/stefanminch","claimed":false,"request_supported":{"post":"https://gitbuyer.com/r/stefanminch/messenger-mac/request-supported","requests":0},"note":"indexed from public GitHub; nothing is for sale on this page. Clone it from GitHub. Paid listings live at /search."}