About Bonjou
Bonjou is a terminal app for chatting and sending files over a local network
(LAN/Wi-Fi). No internet required. Peers are auto-discovered on the same
subnet via UDP broadcast. All transfers are end-to-end encrypted.
Bonjou 1.2.0
Terminal-based LAN chat and file transfer for local networks
- By Hamza Abdul Wahab
- Open Source
- Portable
Technical details
| Publisher | Hamza Abdul Wahab |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.2.0 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | HamzaAbdulWahab.Bonjou |
Install Bonjou from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=HamzaAbdulWahab.Bonjou -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=HamzaAbdulWahab.Bonjou -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=HamzaAbdulWahab.Bonjou -e
Bonjou adds this command to the command line: bonjou.
Bonjou version history
1.1.0
Frequently asked questions
Is Bonjou free?
Yes. Bonjou is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of Bonjou?
The latest version is 1.2.0.
Is it safe to download Bonjou?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 1891c8063916432cc8fb79901d086ab7e94931cbe9d356a2113f2323bb5221ff.
Which Windows versions does Bonjou support?
Bonjou runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall Bonjou?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Bonjou and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=HamzaAbdulWahab.Bonjou -e.
Is there a portable version of Bonjou?
Yes. Bonjou is available as a portable program (bonjou.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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