TUI Telegram client for the terminal.
Publisher’s description
What is tele?
tele by sorokin-vladimir is open-source Windows software in the chat & messaging category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.2, released on October 26, 2026. The version history goes back to July 23, 2026: 20 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (sorokin-vladimir/tele) has 224 stars. Similar programs include Signal, Telegram Desktop and Discord.
Project description on GitHub: “Keyboard-first Telegram client for the terminal, written in Go”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: tele is an open-source chat & messaging tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is tele 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:
771D92BB4E94CD5E4F19B1581035A06983B9E9B1B4ADB00F323921BE34228B58· 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 20 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.2Latest | October 26, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2.0.0 | October 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.11.13 | October 13, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.11.12 | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.11.11 | October 12, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.11.10 | October 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 1.11.9 | September 29, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.11.8 | September 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id sorokin-vladimir.tele -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install teleInformation
- Publisher
- sorokin-vladimir
- Category
- Chat & messaging
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/sorokin-vladimir/tele
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.0.2
- Released
- October 26, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 12, 2026
- Versions listed
- 20
- GitHub stars
- 224
- GitHub forks
- 31
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- sorokin-vladimir.tele
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is tele free?
Yes. tele is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is tele 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 tele 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.
Does tele run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of tele?
The versions page lists all 20 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 23, 2026.
Can I use tele without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to tele?
Signal, Telegram Desktop, Discord, Rocket.Chat and Slack. The alternatives page compares them.
