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Vencord/Vesktop

Vesktop is a custom Discord App aiming to give you better performance and improve linux support observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/Vencord/Vesktop · homepage · TypeScript · GPL-3.0 (copyleft) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

92/100

  • Activity 99
  • Release rhythm 86
  • Longevity 89
How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: 43.0
  • age_days: 1253
  • days_rel: 15
  • days_push: 9
  • n_releases_24m: 13

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

8348 stars · 444 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

Vesktop is a custom open-source Discord desktop client with Vencord preinstalled, offering better performance, built-in telemetry blocking, and improved Linux support including screenshare with audio on Wayland. It is built with TypeScript and Electron and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Use cases

  • use discord on linux with screenshare audio and wayland support
  • run a lighter faster discord desktop client
  • block discord telemetry and tracking
  • customize discord with plugins and themes
  • install vencord without manual patching
  • limit discord's access to my system

When to choose

  • you want a lightweight, privacy-friendly Discord client with plugins preinstalled
  • you are on Linux and need screenshare with system audio or Wayland support
  • you want to avoid the official app's telemetry

When to avoid

  • you need global keybinds or other features on Vesktop's roadmap that are not yet supported
  • you require full official Discord client behavior and support
  • you only use Discord in a browser

Facets

application · maturity active

chat-interface plugin-system privacy messaging-platforms cross-platform privacy operating-systems windows cross-platform discord-client vencord electron-app screenshare wayland telemetry-blocking customization linux macos desktop

3 sources

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
Vencord/Vesktopmain92

For agents

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