Meru
Meru provides desktop access to Gmail on macOS, Windows, and Linux systems.
About Meru
Meru, formerly Gmail Desktop, is a desktop app for accessing Gmail on macOS, Windows, and Linux. It is intended as an alternative to keeping Gmail in a browser tab.
The project is open source under an AGPL-3.0 license. It is a third-party app and is not affiliated with Google.
Key features
- Desktop access to Gmail outside browser tabs
- Available for macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Open-source code under AGPL-3.0 license
Best for: Gmail users who want desktop access on macOS, Windows, or Linux.
Good for
- Supports macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Open source under AGPL-3.0 license
- Keeps Gmail separate from browser tabs
Watch out for
- Third-party app not affiliated with Google
Meru at a glance
- Website
- github.com/timche/meru
- Category
- Productivity › Email Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Meru FAQ
Is Meru affiliated with Google?
No. Meru states it is a third-party app not affiliated with Google.
Which operating systems does Meru support?
macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Was Meru previously called something else?
Yes. It was formerly called Gmail Desktop.
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