Pake WhatsApp: Ultra-Lightweight Rust & Tauri Desktop App

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An ultra-lightweight desktop application that converts WhatsApp Web into a standalone desktop application using Rust, Tauri, and Pake.

Overview

Pake WhatsApp (github.com/milkboyinchina/pake-whatsapp) turns WhatsApp Web into a fast native desktop application. Built on top of the Pake framework powered by Rust and Tauri, it drastically reduces memory consumption compared to standard Electron apps.

Pake WhatsApp Desktop Architecture

Key Features

  • Ultra-Lightweight Footprint: Consumes only ~25–35 MB RAM (vs standard Electron apps taking 500 MB+).
  • Powered by Rust & Tauri: Uses OS native webview rendering with Rust system bindings.
  • Cross-Platform Support: Binaries compiled for macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon), Linux (Debian/Ubuntu/Arch), and Windows.
  • Native OS Notifications: Native desktop notifications, system tray icon, and customizable global keyboard shortcuts.

Repository Link: github.com/milkboyinchina/pake-whatsapp

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