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WeChatExtension

A third-party plugin that adds extra features to the Mac version of WeChat (archived).MustangYM/WeChatExtension-ForMac

GitHub Download v3.8.2.1
Stars
22.5k
Forks
3.5k
Licence
MIT
Language
Objective-C
Last update
1.7 years ago
Type
App

This repository is archived and no longer maintained.

What it is

This is a plugin for the macOS desktop version of WeChat, a popular Chinese messaging app. According to its README, it adds features such as showing recalled messages, logging in to multiple accounts, custom and AI auto-replies, theme modes, and an Alfred workflow integration. The repository is archived, and the README warns that version 2.9.2 and earlier may risk account bans and that the author stopped open-sourcing the assistant.

  • Show messages that were recalled or intercepted on the Mac on your phone as well
  • Log in to more than one WeChat account at the same time
  • Control WeChat from Alfred by typing the 'wx ' prefix, after enabling the Alfred feature in the plugin

Great for

  • Mac users who already run a WeChat version the README says is supported
  • Users who want multiple WeChat accounts open on one Mac
  • People comfortable running a shell install script from a GitHub project

Not ideal for

  • Anyone worried about account safety: the README says version 2.9.2 and earlier may cause bans and the project is archived
  • Users on macOS versions below 11: the author only supports macOS 11 and the README says older versions are not handled
  • Users who need English documentation: the README states there is no English wiki

How to get it

  1. 1

    Clone and build from source

    You'll need: macOS 11 (per the README's stated support) · WeChat for Mac installed

    Clone the latest version and run the install script

    sudo rm -r -f WeChatExtension-ForMac && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/MustangYM/WeChatExtension-ForMac && cd WeChatExtension-ForMac/WeChatExtension/Rely && ./Install.sh && cd ~
  2. 2

    Run it

    • Make sure the WeChat app is installed on your Mac.
    • Run the install command in Terminal.
    • Restart WeChat when the install finishes.
    • Check the plugin features inside WeChat's settings.
  3. 3

    Get the most out of it

    • Enable the Alfred option in the plugin menu, then type 'wx ' in Alfred to control WeChat
    • Use the theme mode setting to switch between skins; the README says the theme can be turned off in the theme settings
    • Use the message forwarding option to forward private-chat messages to another device; the README says group chats are not forwarded

Downloads

Source code (.zip)master branch · straight from GitHubRelease v3.8.2.1Release notes and source

Strengths

  • Large community: the README reports about 22,500 GitHub stars and an active Telegram group
  • Several install options, including a one-command installer through Oh My WeChat
  • Has a clear uninstall path documented in the README

Trade-offs

  • Archived and no longer maintained; the README notes the assistant is no longer open source
  • The README warns that older versions may risk account bans and that some features may not work reliably
  • Depends on specific WeChat versions; the README lists support for a specific WeChat build and macOS 11

How it compares

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WeChatExtension-ForMac (this)22.5kAppintermediate1.7 years agoMac users who already run a WeChat version the README says is supported
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WeChatPlugin-MacOS14.3kOtherintermediate2.4 years agoMac users who regularly use WeChat desktop and want extra features
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Stats synced from GitHub. The assessment above was drafted with AI from the project's README on 2026-10-29 and may miss recent changes — check the README before relying on a command. MIT licence: free to use, modify and distribute, including commercially, as long as you keep the copyright notice.