Unofficial WhatsApp for Ubuntu

This repository hosts an unofficial WhatsApp desktop application specifically optimized for Ubuntu, providing a seamless messaging experience directly from your desktop.

Features

• Optimized Performance: Built with performance in mind for a smooth experience on Ubuntu.

• Native Feel: Integrates well with the Ubuntu desktop environment.

• All Core WhatsApp Features: Supports sending and receiving messages, photos, videos, documents, and voice messages.

• Desktop Notifications: Receive desktop notifications for new messages. Clicking a notification brings the window into focus.

Installation

You can install the Unofficial WhatsApp for Ubuntu by either downloading a pre-built release or building it from source.

Option 1: Download from Releases (Recommended)

1. Go to the Releases page of this repository.

2. Download the latest .deb package for your system.

3. Install the package using your system's package installer or via the command line:

   sudo dpkg -i whatsapp-for-linux_*.deb
   sudo apt install -f # To fix any broken dependencies

Option 2: Build from Source

To build the application from source, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/uvindusl/Whatsapp-for-linux.git
   cd Whatsapp-for-linux

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

   • Note: You might need to install npm or yarn if you don't have them already.

3. Build the application:

   npm run build

   This command will typically create distributable packages (like .deb) in the dist folder.

4. Run the application (for development/testing):

   npm run start

Usage

Once installed, launch the application from your applications menu. You'll be prompted to scan a QR code using your phone's WhatsApp application (WhatsApp Web/Desktop option) to link your account.

Known Issues

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.