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Bru

bru.worksSecure & encrypted messaging

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 30 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 30 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Bru connects an Android companion app with a browser to let users read and send SMS, receive desktop notifications, and synchronize clipboard text and images. It uses end-to-end encryption, stores messages locally in the browser, requires no account, and supports self-hosted relays.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceApache-2.0WebAndroidSelf-hosted
Bru preview
Visit bru.works
7stars
10features
2026since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Sending and receiving Android SMS and sharing clipboard content without switching between a phone and computer.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Android users who want private phone-to-desktop synchronization

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: collaboration

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Apache-2.0 · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, android, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: bru.works · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Secure & encrypted messaging space, Bru takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on sending and receiving Android SMS and sharing clipboard content without switching between a phone and computer. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for android users who want private phone-to-desktop synchronization. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Apache-2.0). Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web and Android, and it can be self-hosted.

Bru first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 150 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are SMS sync, SMS sending, and desktop notifications.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • SMS sync
  • SMS sending
  • Desktop notifications
  • Clipboard sharing
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Local browser storage

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
android-sms-syncclipboard-sharingend-to-end-encryptionbrowser-messagingself-hosted-relay

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Hosting
Netlify
Runs on
BrowserAndroidSelf-hosted
Detected from
Netlify
x-nf-request-id header

Trust & compliance

License
Apache-2.0
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 7Active maintenance

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed30 Sep · 10:55 UTC
    Bru – SMS from the browser. Send and recieve files. Share clipboard text seen via Hacker News firehose (Algolia)
    Source: Hacker News firehose (Algolia) · Open

Frequently asked questions about Bru

What is Bru?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Bru focuses on sending and receiving Android SMS and sharing clipboard content without switching between a phone and computer. It is catalogued under Secure & encrypted messaging on PulseGate.
Who should use Bru?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Bru is an open-source project built for android users who want private phone-to-desktop synchronization.
Does Bru have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Bru is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does Bru run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Bru runs on the web and Android. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Bru still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 30 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 150 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to Bru?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include BoxMessenger, AnonymSMS, and CoolChat.BoxMessengerAnonymSMSCoolChat
When did Bru launch?
Bru first shipped in 2026.
Is Bru open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Bru is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, developed on GitHub.

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