WebCord for Linux

Web-based Discord client

Overview

WebCord is a web-based Discord client designed specifically for Linux users.

It serves as an Electron wrapper around the official Discord web client, meaning it runs Discord inside a desktop app built with web technologies.

This setup allows users to access Discord without using the standard official desktop app.

One important feature of WebCord is that it adds extra privacy options for Discord users.

This can help keep your information more secure while chatting and using the platform.

Additionally, WebCord offers optional native Wayland support.

Wayland is a modern display protocol used by some Linux systems, so this feature helps the app run better on those setups.

WebCord is available only on Linux and mainly through the Flatpak package system.

This means if you want to use it, you need to install it using Flatpak on your Linux device.

It is not officially supported by the WebCord developers themselves.

Instead, any issues or bugs should be reported to the Flathub repository, where the Flatpak package is maintained.

Keep in mind that this can affect how quickly problems get fixed.

To sum up, WebCord fits well for Linux users looking for a Discord client that focuses on privacy and compatibility with Wayland.

However, users should be comfortable with Flatpak and aware of the limited official support.

It is a good choice if you want a safer experience on Linux while using Discord’s web version.

Its main categories include Network and Instant Messaging, with keywords like Discord and Fosscord pointing to its focus on communication platforms.

Pros

  • Provides new privacy features for Discord users.
  • Offers optional native Wayland support.
  • Runs as an Electron wrapper around the Discord web client.

Cons

  • Not officially supported by the WebCord project.
  • Issues must be reported to the Flathub repository instead of WebCord.
  • Limited to Linux platform via Flatpak.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
MIT
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/SpacingBat3/WebCord/issues
Translate
https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/webcord/

Keywords

Discord Fosscord

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