caprine
About caprine
Caprine is an unofficial desktop application for Facebook Messenger. It provides a privacy-focused alternative to the web interface with additional features and customization options.
The app is built using Electron and supports macOS, Linux, and Windows. It offers a native desktop experience for Facebook Messenger while including functionality not available in the official client.
Caprine is described as feature complete, though the developers welcome contributions for improvements and bug fixes. The application includes silent auto-updates and works with both personal and Workplace Messenger accounts.
Key features
- Dark theme and macOS-only vibrant theme options
- Privacy controls for typing indicators and read receipts
- Keyboard shortcuts for quick navigation
- Menu bar mode on macOS
- Workplace Chat support
- Markdown code block support in messages
- Customizable notification preferences
- Compact mode for smaller window sizes
Download v2.61.0
Jan 2, 2026WindowsWindows
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Frequently asked questions
- Is caprine free?
- Yes. caprine is free and open-source software, distributed under the MIT license.
- Which platforms does caprine support?
- caprine provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of caprine?
- The latest version is v2.61.0, released on Jan 2, 2026.
- What platforms does Caprine support?
- Caprine supports macOS 10.12+ (Intel and Apple Silicon), Linux (x64 and arm64), and Windows 10+ (64-bit).
- How do I install Caprine on macOS?
- On macOS, you can download the .dmg file from the releases page or install via Homebrew using 'brew install caprine'.
- Does Caprine support Workplace Messenger?
- Yes, Caprine includes support for Workplace Messenger (Work Chat) which can be accessed through the application menu.
- Is Caprine still being actively developed?
- The README states that Caprine is feature complete but welcomes contributions for improvements and bug fixes.
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