vimcord is a terminal-based Discord client written in Rust. It offers a lightweight interface for reading and sending messages, with an emphasis on keyboard navigation and familiar Vim-style controls.
The application allows users to browse Discord servers, channels and direct conversations from a terminal. Its modal editing system provides separate modes for entering text, navigating conversations and executing commands, making it particularly appealing to users accustomed to Vim.
vimcord focuses primarily on text messaging and navigation. It does not aim to reproduce every capability of the official Discord client, and several advanced features remain under development. Its straightforward interface makes it an option for users who prefer text-based communication over a feature-heavy desktop application.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Terminal interface for accessing Discord servers and conversations.
- Browse servers, channels and direct messages.
- Read and send text messages.
- Vim-style keyboard navigation and modal message editing.
- Normal and Insert modes for navigating and composing messages.
- Visual and Visual Line modes for selecting text.
- Familiar Vim commands for inserting, deleting, copying and pasting text.
- Navigate messages using j and k keys.
- Move through text using word-based commands and cursor controls.
- Command mode for executing supported application commands.
- Search and filter servers, channels, messages and direct conversations.
- Standard arrow-key navigation for users who do not prefer Vim controls.
- Keyboard shortcuts for returning to previous menus and cancelling operations.
- Configuration through environment variables and application settings.
Website: github.com/YetAnotherMechanicusEnjoyer/vimcord
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Developer: YetAnotherMechanicusEnjoyer
License: MIT License
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| rdircd | Access Discord conversations through a conventional IRC client |
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