marchat is a self-hosted terminal chat with real-time messaging over WebSockets, optional E2E encryption, and a plugin ecosystem. This package installs the official release build of marchat-client and marchat-server.
Publisher’s description
What is marchat?
marchat is an open-source chat & messaging program for Windows from Cod-e-Codes. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable). It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.3.8, released on October 1, 2026. 13 versions are listed since April 10, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 341 times. The source code on GitHub (Cod-e-Codes/marchat) has 137 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Discord and Telegram Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “Terminal chat for developers: Go WebSocket server + Bubble Tea TUI client, optional E2E, reactions, DMs, channels, plugins, files, code snippets, admin UI. Backends: SQLite, PostgreSQL, or MySQL. Self-hosted.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: marchat is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is marchat 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:
8AE5DF8F319ADAD1898841693A531E70FF1E7466C6767DAE09E986E440FF521B· 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 13 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.8Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.7 | September 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.6 | September 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.5 | August 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.4 | August 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.3 | August 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.2 | July 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.1 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Cod-e-Codes.Marchat -echoco install marchat -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Cod-e-Codes
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Cod-e-Codes/marchat
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.3.8
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 13
- Chocolatey downloads
- 341
- GitHub stars
- 137
- GitHub forks
- 9
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Cod-e-Codes.Marchat
- Chocolatey package
- marchat
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is marchat free?
Yes. marchat is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is marchat 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 marchat 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.
Which Windows versions does marchat support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does marchat 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 marchat?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 10, 2026.
Can I use marchat without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to marchat?
Signal, Discord, Telegram Desktop, Slack and Rocket.Chat. The alternatives page compares them.
