GoofCord is a privacy-focused and highly configurable Discord client designed to enhance your communication experience while prioritizing security and customization. Built on Legcord, GoofCord offers advanced features to take full control of yourDiscord interactions.
Key Features:
Privacy First: Blocks all tracking and employs encryption to protect your messages.
Plugin & Theme Support: Easily customize with mods like Vencord, Equicord, or Shelter.
Superior Performance: Enjoy faster and smoother chat experiences compared to the official client.
Standalone Operation: Runs independently without relying on Discord's native app.
Global Keybinds: Set system-wide shortcuts for seamless navigation.
Linux Support: Features native Wayland support and seamless screen sharing with audio.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for privacy-conscious users, developers, and enthusiasts who value customization. GoofCord empowers you to tailor your Discord experience without compromising on security or performance. Install via winget: winget install GoofCord.
README
Take control of your Discord experience with GoofCord – the highly configurable and privacy-focused Discord client.Based on Legcord
Features :sparkles:
:lock: With Privacy in mind: GoofCord blocks as much tracking as possible and uses multiple techniques like message encryption to improve your privacy and security. Learn more
:chart_with_upwards_trend: Fast and Performant: Noticeable speed and responsiveness improvement compared to the official client.
:bookmark: Standalone: GoofCord is a standalone application, not reliant on the original Discord client in any way.
:electric_plug: Plugins & Themes support: Easily use client mods like Vencord, Equicord or Shelter for plugins and themes.
⌨️ Global Keybinds: Set up keybinds and use them across the system. Learn more
🐧 Linux support: Screensharing with audio and native Wayland support on Linux.
Installation
Windows 🪟
Install with prebuilt binaries from the releases page.
Choose GoofCord-Setup-.exe for an installer, or GoofCord--win-.zip to manually unpack into a directory of your choice.
Install using winget: winget install GoofCord
Install using Scoop: scoop install extras/goofcord
Linux 🐧
Install with prebuilt binaries from the releases page.
Install from AUR if you run an Arch-based OS. Here's an example using yay: yay -S goofcord-bin
Keep in mind that the AUR package is not maintained by the developers of GoofCord.
Note: As I don't have a macOS device, macOS support is limited.
Install with prebuilt binaries from the releases page.
Choose the file ending with mac-arm64.dmg if your computer uses an Apple Silicon processor. Mac computers with Apple Silicon
Otherwise, choose the file that ends with mac-x64.dmg
If you get an error like "GoofCord is damaged and can't be opened" see this issue
If GoofCord is crashing on launch, run this command: xattr -cr /Applications/GoofCord.app && codesign --force --deep --sign - /Applications/GoofCord.app
To explore plugins and themes, head over to the Vencord category in the Discord settings.
While using GoofCord goes against the Discord ToS, there are no known bans from using it or any client mods.
How can I access the settings? ⚙️
Multiple ways:
Right-click on the tray icon and click Open Settings
Click the "Settings" button in the "GoofCord" category in the Discord settings
Press Ctrl+Shift+' shortcut.
Why Electron?
It's the right tool for this job. While Electron may not be the perfect choice for all applications, achieving a user experience on par with the official Discord client inherently requires embedding its web version within a browser/webview. Currently, no other frameworks come close to Electron in providing this capability and covering all of GoofCord's needs.
