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https://github.com/meetfranz/franz

Franz is a free messaging app for services like WhatsApp, Slack, Messenger and many more.
https://github.com/meetfranz/franz

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Franz is a free messaging app for services like WhatsApp, Slack, Messenger and many more.

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# Franz 5
[![Build status Windows](https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/status/9yman4ye19x4274o/branch/master?svg=true)](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/adlk/franz/branch/master)
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Messaging app for WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram, HipChat, Hangouts and many many more.

## [Download Franz](https://www.meetfranz.com)
👉 www.meetfranz.com

### Or use homebrew (macOS only)

`$ brew cask install franz`

(Don't know homebrew? [brew.sh](https://brew.sh/))

## Development

### Preparations

#### Install Linux OS dependencies
[Guide: Linux distribution specific dependencies](docs/linux.md)

#### Fix native modules to match current electron node version
```bash
$ npm run rebuild
```

### Install dependencies
Run the following command to install all dependencies, and link sibling modules with Franz.
```bash
$ npx lerna bootstrap
```

If you previously ran `npm install` it sometimes is necessary to delete your `node_modules` folder before running `npx lerna bootstrap`.

### Run Franz Development App
Run these two commands __simultaneously__ in different console tabs.

```bash
$ npm run dev
$ npm run start
```
Be aware that the development database will be reset regularly.

## Packaging
```bash
$ npm run build
```

## How can I support the project?
If you have found a bug that hasn't been reported yet or want to request a new feature, please open a new issue.

## I need help?
Join the Franz community on [Slack](http://slack.franz.im) and get in touch with us.

## Create your own plugins/recipes
You can find all the Information at the [Plugins repository](https://github.com/meetfranz/plugins).
For questions feel free to ask in the [community Slack](http://slack.franz.im)

## License
Franz 5 is open-source licensed under the Apache-2.0 License.