Self hosted local network messaging system
Publisher’s description
What is HostTalk?
HostTalk is an open-source chat & messaging program for Windows from tromoSM. It is written in HTML.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (tromoSM/HostTalk) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Telegram Desktop and Discord.
Project description on GitHub: “HostTalk is a self hosted local network messaging system.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: HostTalk is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HostTalk 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:
58E0E10F119BB6481711BF2B6DE03956702E45DB7D7BBE21135F7376300D25BF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9Latest | February 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id tromoSM.HostTalk -eHosttalk-windows-installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- tromoSM
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/tromoSM/HostTalk
- Written in
- HTML
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.9
- Released
- February 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- tromoSM.HostTalk
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is HostTalk free?
Yes. HostTalk is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is HostTalk 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 HostTalk 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 HostTalk be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HostTalk run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to HostTalk?
Signal, Telegram Desktop, Discord, Slack and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
