Signal-Desktop README

The project's README from github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop. As one markdown file: README.md.

Signal Desktop

Signal Desktop links with Signal on Android or iOS and lets you message from your Windows, macOS, and Linux computers.

Install the production version or help us out by installing the beta version.

Got a question?

You can find answers to a number of frequently asked questions on our support site. The community forum is another good place for questions.

Found a Bug?

Please search for any existing issues that describe your bug in order to avoid duplicate submissions.

Have a feature request, question, comment?

Please use our community forum: https://community.signalusers.org/

Contributing to the project

Please see CONTRIBUTING.md. There are lots of ways to contribute - many that don't involve code!

Donate to Signal

You can donate to Signal from inside Signal apps (Desktop, Android, or iOS), or via the web here: Signal Technology Foundation. Signal is an independent 501c3 nonprofit.

Cryptography Notice

This distribution includes cryptographic software. The country in which you currently reside may have restrictions on the import, possession, use, and/or re-export to another country, of encryption software. BEFORE using any encryption software, please check your country's laws, regulations and policies concerning the import, possession, or use, and re-export of encryption software, to see if this is permitted. See http://www.wassenaar.org/ for more information.

The U.S. Government Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), has classified this software as Export Commodity Control Number (ECCN) 5D002.C.1, which includes information security software using or performing cryptographic functions with asymmetric algorithms. The form and manner of this distribution makes it eligible for export under the License Exception ENC Technology Software Unrestricted (TSU) exception (see the BIS Export Administration Regulations, Section 740.13) for both object code and source code.

License

Copyright 2013-2024 Signal Messenger, LLC

Licensed under the GNU AGPLv3: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.html

Signal-Desktop (signalapp/Signal-Desktop)

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Signal-Desktop
What is this?Signal Desktop is the official desktop companion app for Signal, a private messenger. It links with your Signal account on Android or iOS and lets you send and receive messages from your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer.
Is this a standalone app or does it need my phone?It's a desktop application, but it works by linking to an existing Signal account on your Android or iOS phone rather than running fully independently.
Do I need a Signal account on my phone first?Yes, since Signal Desktop works by linking to your existing Signal mobile account, you need Signal already set up on an Android or iOS device.
Is my messaging data private and encrypted?Signal is built around strong end-to-end encryption, and the project explicitly notes this distribution includes cryptographic software subject to export control classifications.
Are there export restrictions on this software?Yes, the US Department of Commerce classifies it under ECCN 5D002.C.1 for cryptographic software, though it qualifies for the License Exception ENC Technology Software Unrestricted export exception.
What are similar projects?element-web, Signal-iOS, Signal-Server, zapfast, notesnook, EnvoyMesh, Signal-Android, Mailspring
Which topics is it in?communication, end-to-end-encryption, messaging, chat, encryption, electron, agpl, desktop, gplv3, productivity, privacy, security
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signalapp
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CommitOct 15Releasev8.31.0Oct 15
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