YAWF
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Details for YAWF
Package name
- yawf
License
- GPL-3.0
Last updated
- 30 June 2026 - latest/stable
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Unofficial WhatsApp desktop client
YAWF (Yet Another WhatsApp Fork) is an unofficial WhatsApp desktop client for Linux written in C++ with gtkmm and WebKitGTK. It wraps WhatsApp Web in a native window and adds desktop integration plus power-user features.
Features:
- System tray, notification sounds, autostart and multiple accounts
- Automatic recovery from WhatsApp Web crash screens
- Paste images from the clipboard straight into the composer
- Capture a screen region directly into a chat
- Telegram-style markdown formatting shortcuts
- Optional Ctrl+Enter to send
YAWF is a maintained fork of WasIstLos by xeco23 (Enes Hecan).
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