Abaddon is an alternative desktop client for the Discord communication platform. Written in C++ using GTK and gtkmm, it provides a conventional native application rather than packaging a web interface inside a browser-based runtime. The software is primarily developed for Linux, with builds and compilation instructions also available for macOS, Windows, and FreeBSD.
The project communicates with Discord as an unofficial third-party client and attempts to identify itself in a similar manner to Discord’s web client. Its interface can be extensively restyled, while configuration is managed through an INI file. Users should be aware that Discord may incorrectly flag accounts using third-party clients as spam or compromised.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Voice communication support.
- Displays chat messages, embeds, images, and replies.
- Customisable interface using CSS.
- Set online status.
- Unread message and mention indicators.
- Desktop notifications on supported platforms.
- Create direct messages and group direct messages.
- View user profiles, notes, mutual servers, and mutual friends.
- Kick, ban, and unban server members.
- Modify roles and manage members’ roles.
- Manage server invitations.
- Manage custom emojis.
- View server audit logs.
- Thread support.
- Animated avatars, server icons, and emojis.
- Optional voice noise suppression.
- End-to-end encrypted voice communication.
Website: https://github.com/uowuo/abaddon
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Developer: uowuo
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
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