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keshavbhatt/whatsie

Feature rich WhatsApp Client for Desktop Linux observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/keshavbhatt/whatsie · C++ · MIT (permissive) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

91/100

  • Activity 98
  • Release rhythm 77
  • Longevity 100
How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: 8
  • age_days: 1977
  • days_rel: 152
  • days_push: 15
  • n_releases_24m: 8

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

3363 stars · 94 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

WhatSie is a feature-rich WhatsApp Web client for Linux and Windows desktops built with Qt WebEngine in C++. It wraps WhatsApp Web with native notifications, themes, app lock, download manager, and extensive customization options.

Use cases

  • use whatsapp on linux desktop
  • whatsapp desktop client with native notifications
  • lock whatsapp app with password
  • dark mode whatsapp client
  • whatsapp web wrapper with system tray
  • control camera and mic permissions for whatsapp

When to choose

  • you want a native-feeling WhatsApp experience on Linux or Windows without a browser tab
  • you need features like app lock, themes, spell check, and notification control
  • you prefer a lightweight Qt app over Electron-based clients

When to avoid

  • you need WhatsApp on macOS or mobile
  • you want an official client with guaranteed API support
  • you need features beyond what WhatsApp Web itself offers

Facets

application · maturity active

gui chat-interface http-client cli messaging-platforms desktop-applications cross-platform privacy windows cpp whatsapp-client qt-webengine webapp-wrapper notifications app-lock system-tray linux desktop qt

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Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
keshavbhatt/whatsiemain91

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