Qtcord is a lightweight, native desktop client for Discord written in Python using PySide6. It avoids the overhead of a webview and provides a responsive Qt-based interface.
The software is still under active development. Using unofficial clients may violate Discord’s terms of service, and the developer warns that the Flatpak version stores authentication tokens in plaintext.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features:
- Access servers, channels and direct messages.
- Displays profile pictures and server icons.
- Native Qt interface without a webview.
- No telemetry or user tracking.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
- Available from Flathub and as portable binaries.
Website: github.com/mak448a/Qtcord
Support:
Developer: mak448a
License: MIT License
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