This project provides an unofficial Microsoft Teams client for Linux, built using Electron to wrap the web version of Teams. It aims to offer a more native desktop experience for Linux users by packaging the web application into a standalone desktop application, improving usability and integration.

How It Works

The client utilizes Electron to create a desktop shell around the Microsoft Teams web application. This approach allows for a familiar desktop interface and integrates features like system notifications and background operation, which are not natively available in a web browser tab. The advantage is a more seamless experience than using Teams solely through a web browser.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Installation: Binaries are available for AppImage, deb, rpm, snap, and tar.gz. Official Debian/Ubuntu repositories and RHEL/Fedora repositories are provided.
  • Debian/Ubuntu: sudo apt update && sudo apt install teams-for-linux (after adding repo).
  • RHEL/Fedora: yum update && yum install teams-for-linux (after adding repo).
• Prerequisites: Standard Linux environment.
• Resources: No specific hardware requirements mentioned beyond typical desktop usage.
• Docs: Configuration options are detailed in a separate Configuration README.

Highlighted Details

• Provides official repositories for Debian/Ubuntu and RHEL/Fedora.
• Includes a firejail script for sandboxing the application.
• Offers binaries for Windows and macOS in addition to Linux packaging formats.

Maintenance & Community

• Encourages contributions via pull requests and suggestions.
• A Matrix chat room is available for quick questions and support.
• Known issues and workarounds are documented in KNOWN_ISSUES.md.

Licensing & Compatibility

• Licensed under GPLv3.
• Some icons are under CC BY 4.0.
• The GPLv3 license may have implications for commercial or closed-source use due to its copyleft provisions.

Limitations & Caveats

As an unofficial wrapper of the web version, the client's functionality and behavior are ultimately dependent on Microsoft's web implementation. Issues related to features controlled by Microsoft may be closed without resolution.