GoofCord MilkShift
winget install --id=MilkShift.GoofCord -e
A privacy minded and highly configurable Discord client
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
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README

Take control of your Discord experience with GoofCord β the highly configurable and privacy-focused Discord client.Based on Legcord

Features :sparkles:
- :lock: With Privacy in mind: GoofCord blocks all tracking and uses multiple techniques like message encryption to improve your privacy and security. Learn more
- :chart_with_upwards_trend: Fast and Performant: Glide through your chats with GoofCord's superior speed and responsiveness 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.
- β¨οΈ Global Keybinds: Set up keybinds and use them across the system
- π§ Linux support: Seamless screensharing with audio and native Wayland support on Linux. See FAQ for details.
Installation
Windows πͺ
- Install with prebuilt binaries from the releases page.
ChooseGoofCord-Setup-.exe
for an installer, or
GoofCord--win-.zip
to manually unpack into a directory of your choice. - Install using winget:
winget install GoofCord
Linux π§
- Install with prebuilt binaries from the releases page.
- Install from Flathub
- 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. - Install in NixOS from nixpkgs.
macOS π
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 withmac-arm64.dmg
if your computer uses an Apple Silicon processor. Mac computers with Apple Silicon
Otherwise, choose the file that ends withmac-x64.dmg
- If you get an error like "GoofCord is damaged and can't be opened" see this issue
To explore plugins and themes, head over to the Vencord category in the Discord settings.
And if you want to compile it yourself, here's how:
- Install Node.js and Bun for package management and bundling.
- Grab the source code from the latest release. Getting it from the main branch is not recommended for a stable experience.
- Open a command line in the directory of the source code
- Install the dependencies with
bun install
- Package GoofCord with either
bun run packageWindows
,bun run packageLinux
orbun run packageMac
- Find your freshly compiled app in the
dist
folder.
Short FAQ
Need Support? Join Our Discord!
Where is the long FAQ?
How do I develop GoofCord?
- See the development guide
Can I get banned from using GoofCord? π€
- While using GoofCord goes against Discord ToS, no one has ever been banned from using it or any client mods.
How can I access the settings? βοΈ
- 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.
- Right-click on the tray icon and click
How do I run GoofCord natively on Wayland?
- GoofCord should run natively out of the box, but if it doesn't, run with these arguments:
--enable-features=UseOzonePlatform,WaylandWindowDecorations --ozone-platform-hint=auto
If GoofCord shows a black screen, also include this argument:--disable-gpu-sandbox
Seeking the Source Code? π΅οΈββοΈ
- You can find our source code on GitHub.
Check out our wiki if you've got questions left
Donations
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