Hermes Messenger
Unofficial Fb Messenger app for linux smartphone Source
Description
Hermes Messenger is a unofficial Gtk WebKit Facebook messenger app made for linux smartphone (eg: librem 5, pinephone). It's based on the Web version of Fb messenger with some hacks to run properly on a smartphone screen.
Notice
Original repo was removed, URLs were updated to a fork of a still existing fork. Rewrite to GTK WebKit is in progress, check releases to download prebuilt packages.
Rating
Mobile Fit: 5Perfect - this app fits your phone screen just fine out of the box and works nicely with touch input!
Project status: released
This project has been developed so far, that its authors felt confident enough to create a release.
Project status: inactive
This project has not seen any commit activity in two years. It may work fine for you, there may be dragons, and most importantly, don't expect updates or a response to your bug reports!
The project repository was created on 2023-10-01.
The last known commit happened on 2021-03-24.
Please note: This information is not updated continuously. This particular listing was last updated on 2024-10-13
Packaging
Build and install your own flatpak: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/linuxphoneapps/HermesMessenger/master/com.github.mrbn100ful.hermesmessenger.json
If you're lucky*, you can install this app by just hitting this button:
Install* You need to have an appstream:// handler, e.g., GNOME Software or KDE Discover, installed and the app needs to be available in a configured software repository, more details.
Find similar apps
By Service: Facebook Messenger Messenger.com
By Category: chat
By FreeDesktop-(Additional-)Category: GTK Network InstantMessaging Chat
Licensing and technical details
License: GPL-3.0-or-later Metadata: CC0-1.0
Frameworks: Electron
Programming languages: C Python
Build system: meson
AppStream Metadata URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/linuxphoneapps/HermesMessenger/master/data/com.github.mrbn100ful.hermesmessenger.appdata.xml.in