Whatevr is a Linux-first native client for WhatsApp. It’s built around a background daemon that manages the WhatsApp connection, login session, local SQLite message store, media cache, notifications, and local RPC API, with a Qt/Kirigami frontend providing the main desktop interface.
The software uses the WhatsApp Web multidevice API through whatsmeow and is described by its developer as very early-stage and experimental.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Login to WhatsApp using a QR code.
- Maintains a persistent login session.
- Stores messages locally in a SQLite database.
- Sends and receives text messages, image messages, replies, and message status updates.
- Provides desktop notifications and notification deep links to open chats directly.
Website: github.com/codelif/whatevr
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Developer: Harsh Sharma
License: BSD 3-Clause License
Whatevr is written in Go and C++. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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| Youp | WhatsApp wrapper |
| Whatsit | Native desktop client for WhatsAp |
| WasIstLos | Unofficial WhatsApp desktop application written in C++ |
| ElecWhat | Simple desktop WhatsApp client |
| Whatevr | Uses whatsmeow to access the WhatsApp web multidevice API |
| WhatsApp Desktop | Wraps the official WhatsApp Web interface |
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