signal-cli for Linux

Use Signal messenger in terminal

Overview

signal-cli is a tool designed for Linux users who want to use Signal Messenger right from their terminal.

It is an unofficial command-line interface (CLI) that lets you do many important tasks on Signal without needing the official app.

With signal-cli, you can register a new account, verify it, send messages, and receive messages all through the terminal.

To register with signal-cli, you need a phone number that can get SMS texts or phone calls.

This is required to confirm your account.

If you already have Signal set up on your phone or other device, you can link signal-cli to that existing account instead.

This makes it easier to use your Signal account on your Linux system through the command line.

Since signal-cli runs on Linux and works in the terminal, it fits well for users who prefer using command-line tools or want to manage Signal without opening an app with a graphical interface.

It is written in Java, so it needs a Java environment to run properly, which is common on many Linux systems.

Keep in mind signal-cli is not an official Signal product, so it might not have all the features or support that the official Signal app offers.

However, it covers most of the basic messaging functions.

Overall, signal-cli offers a safe way to access Signal Messenger on Linux directly from the command line for tech-savvy users who need messaging in a terminal-based environment.

Keywords: signal, signal-cli, messenger, messaging Categories: Utility, Java Platform: Linux.

Pros

  • Supports many Signal functions including registering, verifying, sending, and receiving messages.
  • Can be linked to an existing Signal App account.
  • Allows usage of Signal Messenger directly from the terminal.

Cons

  • Requires a phone number capable of receiving SMS or calls for registration.
  • Is an unofficial command-line interface, which may lack some official features or support.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0-only
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/AsamK/signal-cli/issues

Keywords

signal signal-cli messenger messaging

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