Telegram Desktop
github.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop- Category
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- telegramdesktop
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- 33.3k stars
- Latest release
- v7.3.3
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Official desktop messenger client for Telegram, providing secure messaging with end-to-end encryption across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Built on the MTProto protocol with full source code transparency under GPLv3 license.
What it can do
Send encrypted text messages
Text message and recipient contact → Delivered encrypted message
Share files and media
Files, images, videos, or documents → Uploaded and shared media files
Create and manage group chats
Contact list and group settings → Active group conversation
Make voice and video calls
Contact selection and call initiation → Real-time audio/video communication
Sync messages across devices
User account credentials → Synchronized message history across platforms
Create and join channels
Channel name and settings or channel invite link → Broadcasting channel or channel membership
Why it made the leaderboard
Official Telegram desktop client for Windows, macOS, and Linux with full GPLv3 source — secure MTProto messaging you can audit and build yourself.
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