signal-cli — open-source Chat Helpdesk

Updated 2026-09-03 · tool · Chat Helpdesk · rev 1 · structured JSON

~4800 stars; complements signald; Unofficial CLI built on official libsignal-client; registers/links a real Signal account.

Open source: yes (GPL-3.0)
Self-hostable: yes
Pricing model: free
Best for: Server administrators who need a command-line Signal client, primarily to notify admins of important events.
Last verified: 2026-09-04

Is signal-cli open source?

Yes, signal-cli is open source under the GPL-3.0 license.

How much does signal-cli cost?

signal-cli is free to use.

Can I self-host signal-cli?

Yes, signal-cli can be self-hosted (the source is available under the GPL-3.0 license).

Source: github · github.com/AsamK
Repository: https://github.com/AsamK/signal-cli

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~4800 stars; complements signald; Unofficial CLI built on official libsignal-client; registers/links a real Signal account. Widely relied-upon de-facto standard for server notifications -> finalist despite unofficial. platform-tos flagged (unsanctioned client; number could be limited). Auth via phone registration/link.

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