Description:
Instant messaging application focusing on security
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 7.89.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 18, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@signalapp |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
messaging
encryption
privacy
chat
voip
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Install:
brew install --cask signal
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About:
Signal is a cross-platform encrypted messaging service for instant messaging, voice over IP, and video calls. It uses the Signal Protocol to provide end-to-end encryption by default for all communications, ensuring user privacy and data security. The application is open source and maintained by the Signal Foundation.
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Key Features:
- End-to-end encryption by default
- Open source protocol and client
- Group messaging and calls
- Disappearing messages
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Use Cases:
- Secure private messaging
- Encrypted voice and video calls
- Private group communication
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Alternatives:
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WhatsApp
– Uses Signal Protocol but collects more metadata
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Telegram
– E2E encryption not default; cloud-based architecture
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iMessage
– Apple ecosystem only; closed source
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| Feb 12, 2026 1:45am |
7.89.0 |
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fc144015 |
| Feb 4, 2026 10:34pm |
7.88.0 |
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31ec0879 |
| Jan 28, 2026 10:40pm |
7.87.0 |
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e655ad86 |
| Jan 21, 2026 10:42pm |
7.86.0 |
0 |
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d69d109c |
| Jan 15, 2026 1:40am |
7.85.0 |
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be7f48e2 |
| Jan 8, 2026 1:41am |
7.84.0 |
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79f05313 |
| Dec 18, 2025 2:59pm |
7.82.0 |
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fd02b8d5 |
| Sep 18, 2025 4:48pm |
7.71.0 |
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4e9dee51 |
| Sep 11, 2025 1:43am |
7.70.0 |
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efeb76e4 |
| Aug 27, 2025 10:40pm |
7.68.0 |
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99af7b9c |
| Aug 20, 2025 8:17pm |
7.67.0 |
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0d97e847 |
| Aug 13, 2025 10:39pm |
7.66.0 |
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01846298 |
| Aug 6, 2025 10:51pm |
7.65.0 |
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a962c23d |
| Jul 31, 2025 1:25am |
7.64.0 |
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41226f0f |
| Aug 13, 2024 12:59am |
7.19.1 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
5c7b6ddd |
| Aug 6, 2024 9:47pm |
7.19.0 |
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5b0c5017 |
| Jul 31, 2024 9:46pm |
7.18.0 |
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c278a892 |
| Jul 25, 2024 3:50pm |
7.17.0 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
0378edef |
| Jul 3, 2024 3:45am |
7.15.0 |
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251757c3 |
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