Show HN: ZapFast, Native WhatsApp for Linux, macOS, and Windows with Calls

Category: devtools

Tags: rust, whatsapp, desktop-app, egui, native-client

Score: 7.3/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 8, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

ZapFast is a native WhatsApp desktop client built in Rust using egui and fastframe, linking to your phone as a companion device without a browser engine. It offers fast performance, low memory usage, encrypted local chat history, multi-account support, and native notifications, making it a compelling alternative to WhatsApp Web for desktop users.

Target audience: end users, desktop users, privacy-conscious users

Repository: https://zapfast.rocks/ · Rust · MIT · 2467 stars

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