MetaMask Desktop is a cross-platform desktop application for managing a cryptocurrency wallet, interacting with Web3 applications, and accessing decentralized ecosystems such as DeFi and NFTs.
The project provides a desktop-first alternative to the browser extension experience, offering improved stability, performance, and system-level integration for Windows, macOS, and Linux users.
- Secure management of Ethereum wallets and ERC-20 / ERC-721 assets
- Built-in Web3 provider for connecting to decentralized applications (DApps)
- Support for multiple accounts and wallet switching
- Import and export of seed phrases (mnemonic recovery)
- Custom RPC network configuration (Ethereum, Polygon, BSC, and others)
- Transaction history tracking
- Local encrypted key storage
- Optional hardware wallet support (Ledger, Trezor, depending on configuration)
- No browser extension required
- Isolated runtime environment for improved security
- Faster startup compared to browser-based wallets
- Stable performance across different operating systems
- Better multi-network and multi-account workflow
- Suitable for both everyday users and advanced Web3 developers
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Download the latest .exe installer from the releases page Run the installer and follow setup instructions
Download the latest .dmg package from the releases page Open and drag the application into Applications folder
Download the .AppImage file from the releases page Run the following commands:
chmod +x MetaMask-Desktop-1.6.0.AppImage
./MetaMask-Desktop-1.6.0.AppImage- Electron / Tauri-based desktop runtime
- Web3.js / Ethers.js integration layer
- Secure local encrypted storage system
- Modular RPC provider architecture
- Isolated wallet state management
- Private keys are stored only on the local device
- Seed phrases are never transmitted over the network
- All sensitive data is encrypted at rest
- No centralized backend dependency for wallet operations
This project is licensed under the MIT License