About HostTalk
Self hosted local network messaging system
Download for Windows
Technical details
| Publisher | tromoSM |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.9 |
| Release date | 2026-02-13 |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Installer type | inno |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | tromoSM.HostTalk |
Install HostTalk from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=tromoSM.HostTalk -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=tromoSM.HostTalk -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=tromoSM.HostTalk -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"Hosttalk-windows-installer.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-
Frequently asked questions
Is HostTalk free?
Yes. HostTalk is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license.
What is the latest version of HostTalk?
The latest version is 0.9, released on Feb 13, 2026.
Is it safe to download HostTalk?
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 58e0e10f119bb6481711bf2b6de03956702e45db7d7bbe21135f7376300d25bf.
Which Windows versions does HostTalk support?
HostTalk runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install HostTalk silently?
Run the offline installer with "Hosttalk-windows-installer.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=tromoSM.HostTalk -e --silent.
How do I uninstall HostTalk?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find HostTalk and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=tromoSM.HostTalk -e.
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