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toanbku/fmess

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What it is

A small native desktop app that opens Facebook's Messenger chats (facebook.com/messages) in its own window on macOS, Windows and Linux. It uses the system webview, offers desktop notifications, keyboard shortcuts and a tray icon, and blocks typing indicators.

Who it's for

Desktop users who want their Messenger chats in a separate window instead of a browser tab

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brew install --cask toanbku/tap/fmess

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