Whatly

by shakaranv6.8.1

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Feature rich WhatsApp Client for Desktop Linux

Install with winget

$ winget install --id shakaran.whatly --exact --version 6.8.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Whatly

Whatly uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i whatly-6.8.1-x64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Whatly →

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About

A feature-rich desktop client for WhatsApp Web. Native window, system tray, notifications, chat themes, privacy blur, multiple accounts, spell-check and more — on Linux and Windows, with an experimental macOS build.

Installers · v6.8.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI WiX	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Whatly.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Whatly on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id shakaran.whatly --exact --version 6.8.1. winget downloads the installer from shakaran and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Whatly silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id shakaran.whatly --exact 6.8.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Whatly?

Whatly uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i whatly-6.8.1-x64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Whatly via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id shakaran.whatly --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Whatly's Apps & Features entry.

Is Whatly free?

Whatly is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/shakaran/whatly) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Whatly work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Whatly directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Whatly up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id shakaran.whatly --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Whatly from microsoft/winget-pkgs.