WhatsApp for Linux (whats-tux)
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Details for WhatsApp for Linux
Package name
- whats-tux
License
- MIT
Last updated
- 6 June 2026 - latest/stable
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WhatsApp Web desktop client for Linux
An elegant, open-source desktop client that elevates your WhatsApp Web experience on Linux with seamless system integration and power-user features.
### 🌟 Key Features
- System Tray Support Run quietly in the background with custom indicators and quick actions.
- Native Notifications Receive instant desktop alerts with quick reply actions and message preview.
- Multi-Account Windows Manage multiple phone numbers simultaneously in separate windows.
- Linux Screen Sharing Enjoy reliable, hassle-free sharing fully compatible with Linux via PipeWire.
- Lightweight Performance Optimized resource usage compared to standard browser tabs.
### 🎨 UI/UX Improvements
- Dark Mode Toggle - Automatic system theme detection with manual override (Auto/Light/Dark)
- Compact Mode - Smaller UI elements optimized for laptop users
- Spell Checker - Multi-language support including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian
- Beautiful Settings UI - Easy-to-use settings panel with real-time updates
### 🔔 Enhanced Notifications
- Notification Actions - Quick reply and mark as read buttons in notifications
- Message Preview - Show message content in notifications (toggleable)
- Do Not Disturb Mode - Mute notifications during specific hours
- Smart DND - Automatically suppress notifications during configured quiet hours
### ⚡ Advanced Features
- Message Search - Search across all conversations (Ctrl+Alt+S)
- Quick Reply Templates - Save and reuse common responses (Ctrl+Alt+T)
- Auto-Reply Mode - Basic auto-reply for busy mode with keyword triggers (Ctrl+Alt+B)
- Productivity Shortcuts - Additional keyboard shortcuts for power users
- Bengali Typography - Optimized Bangla font rendering with Noto Bengali fonts
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