Android Messages Desktop is an open-source application that brings Google Messages to Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. Built with Electron, it provides a dedicated desktop window for accessing Android text conversations without keeping a browser tab open. Users connect their Android messaging service through Google Messages' existing device-pairing functionality. The application provides access to conversations and messaging capabilities supported by the underlying web service. Its standalone interface helps separate personal communications from regular browser activity. Installation packages are available for major desktop operating systems through GitHub releases and supported package managers. Windows users can also run the application in portable mode with locally stored settings.
Features
- Dedicated Google Messages desktop application without requiring an open browser tab
- Android phone message synchronization through Google Messages device pairing
- Access to text conversations and supported Google Messages web functionality
- Cross-platform Electron application for Windows, macOS, and Linux computers
- Installation through Homebrew, Scoop, Arch Linux AUR, and downloadable releases
- Portable Windows operation with locally stored application settings and data