ZapZap brings the WhatsApp experience on Linux closer to that of a native application. Since Meta does not provide a public API for third-party applications, ZapZap is developed as a Progressive Web Application.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- ZapZap extends WhatsApp Web with additional features:
- Appearance.
- Adaptive light and dark mode.
- Fullscreen mode.
- Custom window decorations.
- Interface scaling adjustment (ideal for 2K/4K screens).
- Usability.
- Keyboard shortcuts for main options.
- Adaptive system tray icon (notifies new messages).
- Background process support.
- Drag-and-drop functionality.
- Ability to select a custom folder for downloads.
- Temporary folder for opening files.
- Extras.
- Spellchecker with language selection via context menu.
- Customizable system tray icons.
- Option to choose a folder for custom dictionaries.
- Setting to disable the native file selection dialog (Hyprland).
- Reorganized Settings Panel.
- Added Performance section.
Website: github.com/rafatosta/zapzap
Support:
Developer: Enes Hecan
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
ZapZap is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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|---|---|
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| nchat | Terminal-based chat client |
| ZapZap | Progressive Web Application |
| Karere | Native GTK4 application |
| Youp | WhatsApp wrapper |
| Whatsit | Native desktop client for WhatsAp |
| WasIstLos | Unofficial WhatsApp desktop application written in C++ |
| ElecWhat | Simple desktop WhatsApp client |
| WhatsApp Desktop | Wraps the official WhatsApp Web interface |
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