Desktop version of Android Messages for Web

Google just released a web version of Messages, their Android SMS app: https://messages.android.com/

That’s pretty cool, but I’d prefer having a desktop version rather than a website. Luckily, Nativefier can easily turn Messages for Web (and any other website) into a desktop program.

First, install Nativefier:

jiahaog/nativefier

Optionally, download the Messages icon for your application:

Finally, run the following command, replacing <your path> with where you saved the above image:

nativefier --name “Messages” --icon ~/<your path>/logo.png “https://messages.google.com/web/"`

If you get stuck, read the documentation for Nativefier.