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Nheko for Mac

Desktop client for the Matrix protocol

Quick answer: Nheko is a communication app for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask nheko. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 42 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Nheko is

Nheko is a communication app for macOS: desktop client for the Matrix protocol.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://nheko-reborn.github.io/.

How to install Nheko

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask nheko.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Nheko on Mac?

Run brew install --cask nheko in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Nheko open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (Nheko-Reborn/nheko), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Nheko run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Nheko?

It was installed 42 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4940 in this catalogue.

What version of Nheko is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.12.1.