Messenger (facebook-messenger-desktop) Package name

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Package name

  • facebook-messenger-desktop

License

  • MIT

Last updated

  • 11 April 2026 - latest/stable
  • 14 August 2026 - latest/edge

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Messenger

An unofficial, self-contained desktop app for Facebook Messenger

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