Description:
Desktop client for Telegram messenger
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 6.5.1@0
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Tracked Since: Oct 12, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@telegram |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
messaging
chat
telegram
communication
privacy
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Install:
brew install --cask telegram-desktop
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About:
Telegram Desktop is the official native application for the Telegram messaging service on macOS, Windows, and Linux. It provides a fast and secure cloud-based chat experience with support for large file transfers, group conversations, and end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. The client leverages Telegram's MTProto protocol to deliver a responsive interface with extensive customization options.
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Key Features:
- Cloud-based message synchronization across all devices
- End-to-end encrypted Secret Chats with self-destruct timers
- Support for groups up to 200,000 members and broadcast channels
- File sharing up to 2GB per file
- Custom themes and animated emoji support
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Use Cases:
- Secure team communication with large group support
- Cross-platform messaging with synchronized history
- Sharing large files and media between devices
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Alternatives:
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Signal
– Focuses on privacy with no cloud storage, but smaller feature set
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WhatsApp
– More widely adopted but owned by Meta with less cross-platform flexibility
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| Feb 9, 2026 10:41pm |
6.5.1 |
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39170f44 |
| Feb 7, 2026 5:02am |
6.5.0 |
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9a11846d |
| Jan 11, 2026 7:32pm |
6.4.2 |
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438c24c4 |
| Jan 5, 2026 4:39pm |
6.4.1 |
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199d53d5 |
| Jan 3, 2026 10:25pm |
6.4.0 |
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5d33c592 |
| Oct 12, 2025 1:37pm |
6.2.3 |
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8f9ea36e |
| Sep 15, 2025 1:06pm |
6.1.3 |
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307b0442 |
| Sep 7, 2025 4:32pm |
6.1.3 |
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5a3ff19b |
| Sep 1, 2025 7:58pm |
6.1.1 |
0 |
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a3537867 |
| Aug 31, 2025 10:24pm |
6.1.0 |
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c7666071 |
| Aug 2, 2025 4:18am |
6.0.2 |
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f9b797f6 |
| Aug 2, 2024 12:59am |
5.3.1 |
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a11a7a2a |
| Jul 31, 2024 9:48pm |
5.3.0 |
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0d8d0815 |
| Jul 7, 2024 9:49am |
5.2.3 |
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02af1651 |
| Jul 1, 2024 9:45pm |
5.2.1 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
7133e9ce |
| Jun 30, 2024 9:43pm |
5.2.0 |
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194c69d9 |
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