An electron-base client for Google Hangouts Chat.
Publisher’s description
What is google-chat-linux?
google-chat-linux is a free program for Windows from Roberto Fasciolo. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.39.29-2, released on October 20, 2026. 27 versions are listed since April 22, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (squalou/google-chat-linux) has 71 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “source of a fork of google-chat-linux unofficial client from robyf”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: google-chat-linux is a free Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is google-chat-linux safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4B624E3DF26C69B379AD6DF2385223CF7239667D5F9B08F43ABC448C886CD08A· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 27 versions ›27 versions over 4 years · about 6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.39.29-2Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.39.29-1 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.39.28-1 | August 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.39.27-2 | August 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.39.27-1 | August 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.39.26-1 | July 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.39.25-1 | May 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.39.24-1 | January 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id squalou.google-chat-linux -egoogle-chat-linux_Setup_5.39.29-2.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Roberto Fasciolo
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/squalou/google-chat-linux
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.39.29-2
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 18, 2022
- Versions listed
- 27
- Updates / year
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 71
- GitHub forks
- 18
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- squalou.google-chat-linux
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is google-chat-linux free?
Yes. google-chat-linux is free to use.
Is google-chat-linux safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install google-chat-linux with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can google-chat-linux be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does google-chat-linux run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of google-chat-linux?
The versions page lists all 27 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 22, 2022.