shelter is a Discord client modification developed by members of the former Cumcord team.
It emphasizes resilience by minimizing its dependence on Discord’s frequently changing internal implementation. The modification operates within the web environment and does not require Node.js at runtime, which makes it suitable for both browser-based Discord and compatible desktop wrappers. shelter supplies a plugin system, documented APIs and development tooling intended to make extensions easier to maintain. Official browser extensions are available for Firefox and Edge, while Chromium users can install an unpacked build manually. Its desktop installer supports multiple platforms without requiring root privileges. Community plugins are not continuously audited, so users should evaluate their source and permissions. Client modification also contravenes Discord’s Terms of Service.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Operates entirely inside Discord’s web environment without Node.js.
- Minimizes reliance on volatile Discord internals for improved resilience.
- Provides browser extensions for Firefox and Microsoft Edge.
- Supports manual unpacked installation in Chromium-based browsers.
- Includes a cross-platform desktop injector that requires no root access.
- Loads plugins from repositories that can be maintained independently.
- Provides documented APIs for Discord stores, events and HTTP functions.
- Includes DOM observation and function-patching facilities for developers.
- Supports rapid plugin development and hot reloading through Lune.
- Uses Solid for shelter’s own reactive interface components.
- Maintains plugin settings separately for predictable removal and upgrades.
Website: github.com/uwu/shelter
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Developer: uwu.network
License: Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal
shelter is written in TypeScript. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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