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Probably silly but: is there a way to connect to Discord from outside of it? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by SillyLilJester@lemmy.world to c/foss@beehaw.org

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I would love to use a different app but I am stuck with Discord because I have to use it for work. I was wondering if there was a way to connect normally with Discord content from an open source alternative…? I know there’s Revolt and Matrix which look a lot like it but I haven’t used either because I don’t need another Discord if I cannot use it for the same purpose I’m doing now (I have to use preexisting Discord servers and connect with coworkers who only use Discord and won’t move).

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[–] Sleeping@programming.dev 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Are you just looking for an open source Discord front-end? If so you could check out BetterDiscord. Here's a link to their Github https://github.com/BetterDiscord/BetterDiscord

[–] noodlejetski@beehaw.org 11 points 1 year ago

it's not really open source - only the modifications are. the base is still the normal, closed source client.

[–] SillyLilJester@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'll look into it when I'm back home. Thanks!

[–] Sleeping@programming.dev 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No problem :)

[–] SillyLilJester@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It doesn't have a mobile option from what I seen. What a bummer. :(

[–] Sleeping@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh I'm sorry to hear that, if you don't mind me asking are you on Android or IOS?

[–] SillyLilJester@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Android! =)

[–] Elbullazul@lem.elbullazul.com 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you're willing to host your own matrix server, a Discord bridge could be an option

[–] Sharp312@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Can you use DM's with a bridge? From what I understand bridges use bots to send messages in Discord right? Thats the reason I havent looked into setting one up yet

[–] Elbullazul@lem.elbullazul.com 3 points 1 year ago

The mautrix-discord bridge supports group chats and DMs

[–] Celtic7670@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago

Aliucord?

[–] XpeeN@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Can't wait for spacebar (formerly fosscord) to be released.

[–] admin@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I use Beeper to do this.

[–] Overthr0w@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Seems interesting, I'll definitely try that one out

[–] SillyLilJester@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It has a huge waitling list. :o But I'll see once it get through!

[–] admin@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

It is worth the wait.

[–] SillyLilJester@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Oooo. I'll try it out! :D

[–] TechnologyClassroom@partizle.com 1 points 1 year ago

cordless worked at one point. Looking for a replacement or fork.