gtmess ☆

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Description:
Console MSN messenger client

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: messaging terminal msn chat console

Install: brew install gtmess

About:
Gtmess is a lightweight, terminal-based instant messaging client designed specifically for the MSN Messenger protocol. It allows users to chat with contacts directly from the command line, making it ideal for low-bandwidth environments or system administrators who need to stay connected without a heavy GUI. The tool prioritizes simplicity and efficiency, offering a distraction-free communication experience.

Key Features:

Command-line interface for MSN messaging
Low system resource usage
Support for multiple contacts
Text-based notifications

Use Cases:

Maintaining communication on servers or headless systems
Low-bandwidth or remote chat scenarios

Alternatives:

Finch – Finch is a more versatile client supporting multiple protocols via libpurple, whereas Gtmess is MSN-specific.
Pidgin – Pidgin offers a graphical interface and broader protocol support, unlike the console-only focus of Gtmess.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 1:57pm		2	VERSION_BUMP	07a73065
Sep 14, 2024 8:14pm		2	VERSION_BUMP	bc247b5f