View source for Hotline Connect Official Client

{{Infobox software
| name = Hotline Connect Client
| image = [[File:Hotline_Connect_Icon.png|100px]]
| creator = Hotline Communications Inc.
| latest_version = 1.9.2
| os = [[Microsoft Windows]], [[macOS]], [[Linux]]
| type = [[Hotline Communications|Hotline]] Client
| website = [http://bigredh.com BigRedH](Defunct)
}}
== Downloads ==

Here you can find links to any documented versions of Hotline Connect Client.

(Some installers were not included due to non functionality with expected operating systems.

=== All versions: ===
* '''Windows:''' 1.2.3, 
* '''macOS (Classic 7-9):''' [http://example.com/download/hcc-1.0.0-arm64.dmg hcc-1.0.0-arm64.dmg]
* '''macOS (OSX):''' [http://example.com/download/hcc-1.0.0-x64.dmg hcc-1.0.0-x64.dmg]

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== Screenshots & Features ==

=== Screenshots ===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="150px">
File:HCC_Connection_Window.png|The main connection window.
File:HCC_Server_Chat.png|Public chat on a server.
File:HCC_File_Transfers.png|Managing file uploads and downloads.
File:HCC_Private_Message.png|A private chat window.
</gallery>

=== Key Features ===
* Full support for Hotline 1.5 protocol specifications.
* Public and private chat with user list.
* Resumable file transfers (uploads and downloads).
* Server news and message board (bbcode/text rendering).
* Modern, clean interface.
* Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux).

== History ==

Development on Hotline Connect Client began in late 2024 by [Creator Name]. The primary motivation was the lack of actively maintained, modern clients for the Hotline protocol, especially on platforms like macOS and Linux.

The client is built using [C# and .NET MAUI / C++ and Qt / etc.] which allows a single codebase to target multiple operating systems. The first public beta (v0.9.0) was released in April 2025, with the 1.0.0 stable release following in October 2025. The project is [open-source/closed-source] and development is ongoing.