Nheko
Nheko is a free, open-source chat app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Desktop client for Matrix using Qt and C++20. It has 2,507 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at Nheko-Reborn/nheko.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Chat & communication
- Actively maintained
About Nheko
The motivation behind the project is to provide a native desktop app for [Matrix] that feels more like a mainstream chat app ([Element], Telegram etc) and less like an IRC client.
Install Nheko
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
flatpak install flathub im.nheko.Nhekobrew install --cask nhekochoco install nheko-rebornAUR (Arch Linux)
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What is Nheko?
Nheko is a free, open-source chat app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Desktop client for Matrix using Qt and C++20. It has 2,507 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at Nheko-Reborn/nheko.
Is Nheko free and open source?
Yes. Nheko's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Nheko?
Flathub: flatpak install flathub im.nheko.Nheko, Homebrew: brew install --cask nheko, Chocolatey: choco install nheko-reborn and the AUR package nheko-git. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.12.1).
Is Nheko still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Sep 11, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.