messaging app

Caprine

Third-party privacy-focused Facebook Messenger app.

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Price Open sourceLast reviewed October 2, 2026

Product definition

What is Caprine?

Third-party privacy-focused Facebook Messenger app.

Verified product facts

Type: messaging appEditorially reviewed
Platform: macOS
Pricing: Open sourceDeveloper-stated
Open source: Yes
Relationship to Nuanyue: Third-party product — not published by NuanyueEditorially reviewed
Official website: github.com/sindresorhus/caprine

Last reviewed October 2, 2026. Facts marked developer-stated come from the developer and are not independently confirmed; editorially reviewed marks a Nuanyue judgement.

Overview

Third-party privacy-focused Facebook Messenger app.

Caprine runs on macOS and is listed on Nuanyue in the productivity category.

Sources

Facts on this page are checked against the sources below. Last reviewed October 2, 2026.

Caprine — official websiteGrade B
Official websiteChecked 2026-10-02

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