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Dev tools · April 9, 2018

Wey – A fast, open-source Slack desktop app

Fast open source Slack desktop app. Contribute to yue/wey development by creating an account on GitHub.

Wey – A fast, open-source Slack desktop app launched on April 9, 2018 with 277 votes, #65 of 2,753 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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In plain words

Wey is an open-source desktop application for Slack that prioritizes speed and performance. Built for developers and power users who want a faster alternative to the official Slack client, it offers a lightweight way to access Slack on desktop. The application is open-source, allowing users to review the code, contribute improvements, and customize it to their needs. It runs on multiple operating systems and is freely available through its GitHub repository.

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