Patch for signal that includes standalone mode in release builds. Standalone allows one to use the desktop application without the need for the smartphone software. Useful for those who have older mobile devices or otherwise do not want to use the phone app. Binaries are available on release page.
Signal Desktop is an Electron application that links with Signal on Android or iOS.
Install the production version: https://signal.org/download/
You can install the beta version of Signal Desktop alongside the production version. The beta uses different data and install locations.
- Windows: First, download this file and look for the
urlproperty that specifies the location for the latest beta installer. Download the installer by constructing a final URL that looks like this:https://updates.signal.org/desktop/<installer location>. Then run the installer. - macOS: First, download this file and look for the
urlproperty that specifies the location for the latest beta installer. Download the installer by constructing a final URL that looks like this:https://updates.signal.org/desktop/<package location>. Then unzip that package and copy the.appfile into the/Applicationsfolder using Finder. - Linux: Follow the production instructions to set up the APT repository and run
apt install signal-desktop-beta.
You can find answers to a number of frequently asked questions on our support site. The community forum is another good place for questions.
Please search for any existing issues that describe your bug in order to avoid duplicate submissions.
Interested in helping to translate Signal? Contribute here:
https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/signal-desktop
Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for setup instructions and guidelines for new contributors. Don't forget to sign the CLA.
You can donate to Signal development through the Freedom of the Press Foundation.
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