Description:
Server for forwarding iMessages
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.9.9@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@bluebubbles_app |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
imessage
cross-platform
server
messaging
privacy
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Install:
brew install --cask bluebubbles
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About:
BlueBubbles is a self-hosted server application that bridges the gap between iMessage and other platforms. It allows users to send and receive iMessages from non-Apple devices like Windows, Linux, and Android by relaying messages through a Mac server. Its main value proposition is providing cross-platform iMessage access without compromising on security or privacy.
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Key Features:
- Cross-platform client support (Windows, Linux, Android, Web)
- End-to-end encryption and self-hosted privacy
- Rich media sharing and group chat capabilities
- iMessage-specific features like reactions and tapbacks
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Use Cases:
- Accessing iMessage from a Windows or Linux computer
- Using iMessage on an Android phone
- Maintaining message privacy with a self-hosted server
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Alternatives:
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AirMessage
– Similar functionality, but BlueBubbles is often preferred for its open-source nature and more robust feature set.
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Beeper
– Beeper aggregates many chat networks, while BlueBubbles focuses exclusively on iMessage bridging.
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| Aug 30, 2025 12:02pm |
1.9.9 |
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| Aug 5, 2025 2:16pm |
1.9.9 |
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| Jul 9, 2024 3:41pm |
1.9.7 |
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| Jan 10, 2024 6:51pm |
1.9.4 |
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528705dc |
| Dec 24, 2023 9:24am |
1.9.2 |
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9c677338 |
| Nov 7, 2023 11:37am |
1.9.0 |
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2068dcaa |
| Sep 23, 2023 11:09am |
1.8.0 |
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c3b100c6 |
| Apr 18, 2023 10:39pm |
1.7.2 |
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| Apr 17, 2023 1:02am |
1.7.1 |
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5bcfdac1 |
| Mar 30, 2023 10:56pm |
1.7.0 |
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| Mar 30, 2023 8:42am |
1.6.0 |
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| Mar 15, 2023 3:50pm |
1.6.0 |
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| Feb 25, 2023 2:50pm |
1.5.5 |
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| Jan 24, 2023 8:56pm |
1.5.2 |
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| Dec 29, 2022 4:00am |
1.5.1 |
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| Dec 13, 2022 12:49am |
1.4.2 |
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