skype ☆

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Description:
Video chat, voice call and instant messaging application

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 8.150.0.125@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @Skype | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: video-call messaging voip communication collaboration

Install: brew install --cask skype

About:
Skype is a comprehensive communication platform enabling high-quality video conferencing, voice calls, and instant messaging across devices. It facilitates global connectivity for both personal and professional use, supporting large group meetings and screen sharing. The application integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, offering robust security and enterprise-grade features for reliable collaboration.

Key Features:

HD video conferencing and group calling
Instant messaging with file sharing and emojis
Screen sharing and collaborative tools
Cross-platform synchronization (desktop, mobile, web)
Microsoft 365 integration for business users

Use Cases:

Remote work and virtual team meetings
Personal video calls with family and friends
Online education and virtual classrooms
Quick business consultations and client calls

Alternatives:

Zoom – Zoom offers larger meeting capacities and advanced webinar features, but Skype provides tighter Microsoft ecosystem integration.
Microsoft Teams – Teams is more business-focused with extensive collaboration tools, while Skype is simpler for personal and small business use.
Discord – Discord excels at community building and persistent chat servers, whereas Skype focuses on direct communication and video calls.

Version History

Detected	Version	Change	Commit
Jul 31, 2024 3:50pm	8.125.0.201	VERSION_BUMP	523225a2
Jul 24, 2024 3:59pm	8.124.0.204	VERSION_BUMP	a0dbbb07
Jul 3, 2024 3:51pm	8.123.0.203	VERSION_BUMP	4f0d2203
Feb 19, 2024 6:38pm	8.113.0.210	VERSION_BUMP	0e510483
Jan 23, 2024 9:40am	8.111.0.607	VERSION_BUMP	40fbb2a6
Dec 11, 2023 10:56am	8.110.0.215	VERSION_BUMP	028f3e92
Nov 28, 2023 7:32am	8.109.0.209	VERSION_BUMP	bb45943b
Nov 1, 2023 5:52pm	8.107.0.215	VERSION_BUMP	3742d514
Oct 18, 2023 12:42pm	8.106.0.212	VERSION_BUMP	96cef65a
Oct 12, 2023 1:36pm	8.106.0.210	VERSION_BUMP	d032e46e
Oct 7, 2023 3:25am	8.105.0.214	VERSION_BUMP	3cecdf69
Oct 3, 2023 4:12am	8.105.0.211	VERSION_BUMP	f511f9c5
Sep 19, 2023 11:01am	8.104.0.207	VERSION_BUMP	1442485b
Jul 3, 2023 3:53pm	8.99.0.403	VERSION_BUMP	621d37e6
Jun 21, 2023 10:35pm	8.99.0.202	VERSION_BUMP	7567a4c9
Jun 15, 2023 10:16pm	8.98.0.407	VERSION_BUMP	05897f12
Apr 19, 2023 10:38am	8.96.0.409	VERSION_BUMP	00d70014
Apr 14, 2023 9:35am	8.96.0.408	VERSION_BUMP	548bfa33
Mar 27, 2023 2:50pm	8.96.0.207	VERSION_BUMP	e23c504b
Mar 17, 2023 8:57am	8.95.0.408	VERSION_BUMP	e792fbbf
Mar 1, 2023 12:27am	8.94.0.428	VERSION_BUMP	d8f10941
Feb 23, 2023 1:13pm	8.94.0.426	VERSION_BUMP	5edf51f2
Feb 18, 2023 8:07am	8.94.0.422	VERSION_BUMP	3ece3e9a
Feb 14, 2023 11:47am	8.93.0.408	VERSION_BUMP	24e8caf5
Feb 8, 2023 8:01pm	8.93.0.406	VERSION_BUMP	21d5fa2d
Jan 19, 2023 5:08pm	8.93.0.404	VERSION_BUMP	2cca100b
Jan 16, 2023 4:42pm	8.93.0.403	VERSION_BUMP	4ee0f126
Jan 3, 2023 2:05pm	8.92.0.401	VERSION_BUMP	a12055b7
Dec 6, 2022 12:11am	8.92.0.204	VERSION_BUMP	17d35258
Nov 25, 2022 7:24am	8.91.0.404	VERSION_BUMP	0d197517
Nov 9, 2022 9:18pm	8.90.0.407	VERSION_BUMP	c17b205b
Oct 31, 2022 9:00pm	8.90.0.405	VERSION_BUMP	be52b460
Oct 6, 2022 4:20am	8.89.0.403	VERSION_BUMP	304cf076
Sep 2, 2022 9:27am	8.88.0.401	VERSION_BUMP	698a01c5
Aug 16, 2022 8:10am	8.87.0.406	VERSION_BUMP	a6c87dfb
Aug 9, 2022 2:55pm	8.87.0.403	VERSION_BUMP	9787acd1
Jul 12, 2022 9:05pm	8.86.0.407	VERSION_BUMP	0cd989c0
Jun 22, 2022 3:05pm	8.85.0.409	VERSION_BUMP	b33967c1