Installation

Wisp targets Android, Linux, and Windows. iOS, macOS, and web are not supported.

All builds are on the GitHub Releases page.

Android

Download and sideload the APK:

• wisp-arm64-v8a.apk — recommended for virtually all modern phones.
• wisp-universal.apk — larger, but runs on any device if you’re unsure.
• wisp-armeabi-v7a.apk — older 32-bit ARM devices.
• wisp-x86_64.apk — x86 devices and emulators.

You may need to allow install from unknown sources for your browser or file manager. After installing, see the Android page for notification and battery settings that keep messages arriving in the background.

A Google Play listing is planned.

Linux

Download wisp-linux-x64.tar.gz from Releases, then:

tar -xzf wisp-linux-x64.tar.gz
cd bundle
./wisp

Runtime dependencies: GTK 3, libsecret, and libnotify. On Debian/Ubuntu:

sudo apt install libgtk-3-0 libsecret-1-0 libnotify4

See the Desktop page for a .desktop launcher entry.

Windows

Download wisp-windows-x64.zip from Releases, extract it, and run wisp.exe. See the Desktop page for details.

Build from source

Prefer to build it yourself? Every platform can be built from the source tree — see Contributing for the toolchain and commands.

First launch

On first launch Wisp generates your identity and shows a 12-word recovery phrase — write it down and keep it safe. Then head to Getting Started to add your first contact.