Legcord is a custom Discord client that provides an alternative to the official Discord application with built-in modding support and privacy features.
The tool addresses the limitations of the official Discord client by offering a standalone Electron-based alternative that does not depend on Discord's native application. It integrates popular Discord modification frameworks including Vencord, Equicord, and Shelter, allowing users to choose between enhanced or vanilla experiences. The client includes native theme support with the ability to import BetterDiscord themes, automatically blocks Discord's tracking systems, and supports rich presence functionality through arRPC integration. It runs on a newer Electron build than the official client, which the project claims improves stability and performance.
Legcord suits developers and users who want customization options, privacy protections, or need Discord support on platforms the official client does not cover, particularly AArch64 Linux devices where the project originated. The tool is cross-platform, supporting Windows, macOS, Linux, and experimental mobile support for Linux phones. It offers an alternative to the official client with integrated modding rather than requiring separate mod installations, though users seeking a completely unmodified Discord experience may prefer the official application.
The project maintains active distribution across multiple package managers including Flatpak, Debian packages, Snap, Scoop, AUR, Homebrew, and MacPorts, indicating sustained effort to reach users across different platforms. Development includes experimental mobile support that the maintainers acknowledge remains incomplete but are actively improving. The codebase is written in TypeScript and the project provides official Windows installers and Microsoft Store availability alongside community-maintained packages.
