🚀 WhatsApp Web Electron App

A lightweight, standalone desktop app for WhatsApp Web using Electron. No need for a browser—just open the app and start chatting!

🎯 Features

✅ Dedicated WhatsApp App – No need for a web browser
✅ System Tray Support – Runs in the background like native apps
✅ Desktop Notifications – Get message alerts directly on Linux
✅ Auto Start on Boot (optional) – Opens automatically when you start your PC
✅ Smooth Tray Icon – Clean, optimized icon for better visibility
✅ Fast & Lightweight – Uses minimal system resources

📦 Installation (One Command Setup)

Just run this command in your terminal:

bash <(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/devrob-go/whatsapp-linux/master/install.sh)

This will install the app automatically, create a desktop shortcut, and enable system tray support. 🚀

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🔧 Manual Installation

If you prefer manual installation, follow these steps:

1️⃣ Install Dependencies

sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y nodejs npm git
npm install -g electron-packager

2️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/devrob-go/whatsapp-linux.git
cd whatsapp-linux

3️⃣ Install Project Dependencies

npm install

4️⃣ Build the App

npm run build-linux

5️⃣ Move to /opt Directory

sudo mv whatsapp-web-linux-x64 /opt/whatsapp-web
sudo chmod +x /opt/whatsapp-web/whatsapp-web

6️⃣ Create a Desktop Shortcut

cat <<EOF | sudo tee /usr/share/applications/whatsapp-web.desktop
[Desktop Entry]
Name=WhatsApp
Exec=/opt/whatsapp-web/whatsapp-web
Icon=/opt/whatsapp-web/resources/app/assets/icon.png
Terminal=false
Type=Application
Categories=Network;Chat;
StartupNotify=true
EOF

7️⃣ Update System Database

sudo update-desktop-database

8️⃣ Enable Auto-Start (Optional)

mkdir -p ~/.config/autostart
cp /usr/share/applications/whatsapp-web.desktop ~/.config/autostart/

🚀 How to Run the App?

After installation, you can launch the app from:

🔹 Applications Menu → Search for "WhatsApp Web" 🔹 Terminal → Run:

/opt/whatsapp-web/whatsapp-web

🛠️ Uninstalling the App

To remove the app completely, run:

rm -rf /opt/whatsapp-web
rm -f ~/.config/autostart/whatsapp-web.desktop
sudo rm -f /usr/share/applications/whatsapp-web.desktop
sudo update-desktop-database

🌍 Supported Platforms

✅ Ubuntu 20.04+
✅ Debian-based Linux distros

📜 License

🔹 This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

💡 Contribute

Want to improve the app? Pull requests are welcome! 🎉