Hotstuff Client
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| HotStuff! | |
|---|---|
| File:HotStuff Icon.png | |
| Creator | Theo Knez |
| Latest version | 2.0.62 |
| First release | 2023-10-06 |
| Latest release | 2025-10-13 |
| Operating system | macOS Classic FAT/CARBON |
| Type | Hotline Client |
| Website | MacintoshGarden |
HotStuff! is a client for the Hotline Communications protocol, designed for classic macOS.
Downloads
Below you'll find all known versions of HotStuff!. Click the arrows in the table header to sort by version, date, or platform.
| Version | Release Date | Platform | Download | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.62 | October 13, 2025 | MacOS Classic (CARBON) | HotStuff-2.0.62-Carbon.zip | Latest Release | |
| 2.0.62 | October 13, 2025 | MacOS Classic (FAT) | HotStuff-2.0.62-FAT.zip | Latest Release | |
| 2.0.61 | April 30, 2025 | MacOS Classic (CARBON) | HotStuff-1.9-FAT.zip | Something here? | |
| 2.0.61 | April 30, 2025 | MacOS Classic (FAT) | HotStuff-1.9-FAT.zip | Something here? | |
| 2.0.60 | November 14, 2024 | MacOS Classic (FAT) | HotStuff-1.9-FAT.zip | Something here? | |
| 2.0.60 | November 14, 2024 | MacOS Classic (FAT) | HotStuff-1.9-FAT.zip | Something here? | |
| 2.0.54 | April 15, 2024 | MacOS Classic (CARBON) | HotStuff-1.9-FAT.zip | Something here? | |
| 2.0.54 | April 15, 2024 | MacOS Classic (FAT) | HotStuff-1.9-FAT.zip | Something here? | |
| 2.0.49 | October 6, 2023 | MacOS Classic (CARBON) | HotStuff-1.9-FAT.zip | Something here? | |
| 2.0.49 | October 6, 2023 | MacOS Classic (FAT) | HotStuff-1.9-FAT.zip | Something here? |
Screenshots & Features
Screenshots
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The main connection window.
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Chatting on a server.
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 rendering.
- Native look and feel for macOS Classic.
History
Development on HotStuff! began in 2023 by Theo Knez. The client is built for classic macOS and supports both FAT (68k/PPC) and CARBON (OS X) binaries. It has seen steady development, with the latest version released on October 13, 2025.
