Vencord/Vesktop
Vesktop
Vesktop is an Electron-based desktop client for Discord that runs natively on Linux, offering improved performance and deeper system integration compared to the official web app. It wraps Discord in an Electron shell to provide a lightweight, native desktop experience while adding a privacy protection layer that blocks Discord's access to system-level information such as running processes and hardware details.
The client distinguishes itself through comprehensive Linux desktop support, including full Wayland display protocol integration for better performance on modern Linux desktops, screen and audio capture for voice calls even under Wayland sessions, and system tray icon integration via a GNOME Shell extension. It also extends sandbox permissions to grant the app unrestricted file system access for drag-and-drop and file pasting, and persists custom command-line flags across launches for consistent runtime configuration.
Additional capabilities include enabling middle-click auto-scroll and providing a privacy-enhanced Discord experience that blocks system-level information access. The project is deployed as a native Linux Discord client that replaces the official client with a faster, less resource-intensive alternative.