YakYak

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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License

MIT License

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

CoffeeScript

Related Categories

CoffeeScript Messaging Platform

Registered

2025-07-09

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