messenger ☆
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Description:
Native desktop app for Messenger (formerly Facebook Messenger)
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 525.0.0.34.106@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 25, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: messaging social-media communication facebook chat
Install: brew install --cask messenger
About:
Messenger is a standalone desktop application that provides a dedicated interface for Facebook's messaging platform. It offers a distraction-free environment separate from the main Facebook website, allowing users to receive native system notifications. The app streamlines communication by providing quick access to chats and calls directly from your desktop dock or taskbar.
Key Features:
  • Native desktop notifications for new messages
  • Keyboard shortcuts for efficient navigation
  • Persistent login session separate from browser
  • Voice and video calling support
  • Message reactions and emojis
Use Cases:
  • Managing work communications without browser distractions
  • Receiving message notifications while using other applications
  • Making voice/video calls from desktop with better audio/video quality
Alternatives:
  • Facebook in Browser – Web version requires browser and may lack native notifications
  • WhatsApp Desktop – Same company, different messaging platform focused on phone contacts
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 25, 2025 5:35pm 525.0.0.34.106 0 VERSION_BUMP 1a4a22f0
Sep 18, 2025 7:23pm 525.0.0.34.106 0 VERSION_BUMP 2931c325
Aug 14, 2025 4:29pm 520.0.0.67.107 0 VERSION_BUMP 204cebd6
Jul 31, 2025 4:10pm 518.0.0.43.107 0 VERSION_BUMP 2c9791e0
Aug 13, 2024 9:40am 218.0.0.5.211 0 VERSION_BUMP 020794ad
Aug 2, 2024 3:43pm 217.0.0.9.199 0 VERSION_BUMP e0e365af
Jul 29, 2024 9:38pm 217.0.0.8.199 0 VERSION_BUMP 6a66761e
Jul 22, 2024 9:38pm 215.3.0.13.211 0 VERSION_BUMP 0d0def1f
Jul 2, 2024 12:50am 215.0.0.10.211 0 VERSION_BUMP 03416660
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