A simple, secure web tool that helps you launch a second WeChat instance on your Mac. No installation required, everything runs locally on your computer.
Just two simple steps to get started
First, click the button below to download the script file. It will be saved to your Downloads folder.
Then, click the button on the right to copy the run command with one click.
sh ~/Downloads/wechat_dual_open.shOpen the Terminal app, paste the command you just copied (shortcut:Cmd +V), then press Enter.
Tip: You can quickly find Terminal by pressingCmd +Spaceand typing "Terminal".
Why choose our WeChat Dual Launcher
No data collection, no network requests. Everything runs locally on your Mac. The script source code is completely transparent.
Just two steps to launch multiple WeChat instances. No complex installation process, get started in under 30 seconds.
Specifically designed for macOS, using native system commands. Compatible with all recent macOS versions.
Completely free to use, no hidden fees, no registration required. Open source and transparent.
No need to install any software or modify system settings. Just download and run the script.
Uses proven system commands that have been tested by thousands of users. Stable and dependable solution.
Everything you need to know about WeChat Dual Launcher
Yes, absolutely safe. This tool only creates a simple shell script that uses standard macOS commands. No data is collected, no network requests are made, and everything runs locally on your computer. The script source code is completely transparent and visible.
No, it won't affect your existing WeChat installation at all. This tool simply launches an additional instance of the same WeChat application. Your original WeChat remains completely untouched.
Terminal is required because launching multiple instances of WeChat requires system-level commands. This is the most reliable and secure way to run the script without modifying your system or installing additional software.
Yes, this tool works with all recent versions of macOS (macOS 10.14 and later). It uses standard Unix commands that are available across all macOS versions.
Yes, you can run the script multiple times to open as many WeChat instances as needed. Each execution will launch an additional WeChat window.
If you encounter a permission error, try running the command with sudo:sudo sh ~/Downloads/wechat_dual_open.shYou'll need to enter your Mac password when prompted.
You can close additional WeChat instances just like any other application - by clicking the red close button or using Cmd+Q. This won't affect your main WeChat instance.
This tool creates a shell script containing the commandnohup /Applications/WeChat.app/Contents/MacOS/WeChat > /dev/null 2>&1 &This command launches an independent WeChat process in the background. The tool doesn't collect any personal information and all operations are performed locally on your computer.