Telegram in Ubuntu with a webapp

Apr 25, 2014
development

Until now you could to use Telegram in Ubuntu from a web, Chrome app or shell.

Now, you can enjoy Telegram integrated with Unity too!

Telegram in the Ubuntu Dash Board

Launcher icon count for unread conversations

Messaging menu with unread conversations

Alt+Tab integration

Features

Dashboard integration
Unity Launcher
Counts for total unread conversations
Messaging menu

How to install
Just run these commands in the Terminal and search Telegram in the Dash:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:costales/unity-webapps-telegram
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install unity-webapps-telegram -y

and then:

Ubuntu 14.04: Search and click on the Telegram icon in the Unity's Dash.
Ubuntu 13.10: Restart Firefox & visit this page.

+ Info
Project Home Page.
This Unity integration is a webapp for Webogram.
This is the first release, bugs or feedback are welcome here.
This webapp works in Ubuntu 13.10 & 14.04.