Unofficial UWP Instagram Direct Message client for Windows
Publisher’s description
What is Indirect?
Indirect by Tung H. is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSIX installers for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM Windows. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (huynhsontung/Indirect) has 132 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Telegram Desktop and Discord.
Project description on GitHub: “UWP Instagram Direct Message Client”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Indirect is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Indirect 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:
E715A72A2548F0CE9111199F1BE898A10A6E8FCAF75A983C100067E742D53AFF· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9.0.0Latest | October 1, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSIXARM MSIX64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TungH.Indirect -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path Indirect_2.9.0.0_neutral.msixbundleGet-AppxPackage -Name 18496Starpine.Indirect | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Tung H.
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/huynhsontung/Indirect
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit, ARM
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 2.9.0.0
- Released
- October 1, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- January 17, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 132
- GitHub forks
- 9
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- TungH.Indirect
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Indirect free?
Yes. Indirect is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Indirect 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 Indirect 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 Indirect be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Indirect support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM.
Does Indirect run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
What are alternatives to Indirect?
Signal, Telegram Desktop, Discord, Slack and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
