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SimpleX Chat for Mac

Messenger for SimpleX protocol

Quick answer: SimpleX Chat is a communication app for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask simplex. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 68 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What SimpleX Chat is

SimpleX Chat is a communication app for macOS: messenger for SimpleX protocol.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://simplex.chat/.

How to install SimpleX Chat

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask simplex.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install SimpleX Chat on Mac?

Run brew install --cask simplex in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is SimpleX Chat open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (simplex-chat/simplex-chat), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does SimpleX Chat run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is SimpleX Chat?

It was installed 68 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4067 in this catalogue.

What version of SimpleX Chat is current?

The latest packaged version is 7.0.3.