Yakyak is an open-source, unofficial Hangouts desktop client built in CoffeeScript and Electron/Node.js. It emulates an iOS device to connect to Google Hangouts APIs, enabling messaging, status indicators, and notifications on Windows, macOS, and Linux—eliminating the need for a Chrome-based Hangouts app.

Features

  • Native desktop notifications and tray integration
  • Dark/light themes with customizable UI
  • Mimics iOS client for reliable Hangouts access
  • Cross-platform: Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Active maintenance; frequent beta updates
  • Message history and presence indicators

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Categories

Messaging

License

MIT License

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

CoffeeScript

Related Categories

CoffeeScript Messaging Platform

Registered

2025-07-09