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---
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# About
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[Lightcord ](https://lightcord.org ) is a simple and customizable client for Discord.
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It includes [BandagedBD ](https://github.com/rauenzi/BetterDiscordApp ), [Glasstron ](https://github.com/AryToNeX/Glasstron ) and a [discord.js-like api ](https://github.com/Lightcord/Lightcord/tree/master/DiscordJS ).
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# Features
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* **Standalone client** - Lightcord is built to be standalone i.e. it will not break on Discord updates!
* **BetterDiscord built in** - Use almost any BetterDiscord plugin or theme!
* **Easy custom rich presence** - Our method of doing this ensures you won't get banned!
* **Made for Privacy** - Lightcord automatically blocks Discord's trackers and blurs your email, keeping your data safe!
* **Free Emotes** - Send any emote to other Lightcord users!
* **Token Login** - (user/bot) [Make **server** calls with bots]
* **AdBlock** - Automatically block bots and ads in your DMs!
* **Always On Top** - Lightcord will always be shown in front of any other windows!
* **Experiments** - Access Discord's hidden experiments with a single click!
* **Tabs** - Have multiple tabs open to do more!
* **HypeSquad Housing** - Easily change your HypeSquad house, no test required!
* **Badges** - Important people like the developers have special badges to make sure you know who is who!
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## Planned Features
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* **Username History** - Keep track of your past usernames!
* **New Plugin Directory** - Easily install or edit themes and plugins!
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# Installing
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## Windows
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You can install Lightcord with [scoop ](https://github.com/lukesampson/scoop ).
```powershell
scoop bucket add extras
scoop install lightcord
```
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alternatively, download the installer from the [releases tab ](https://github.com/Lightcord/Lightcord/releases ).
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## Linux
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### Arch Linux (or Arch-based)
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You need to install the `base-devel` and `git` packages first
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[Latest git version ](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/lightcord-git/ )
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`git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/lightcord-git.git && cd lightcord-git && makepkg -si`
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[Precompiled binaries ](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/lightcord-bin/ )
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`git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/lightcord-bin.git && cd lightcord-bin && makepkg -si`
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*AUR helper such as `yay` and `pacaur` can also be used*
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### Other Linux Distributions
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**Warning: This installation method bypasses the package manager!** You should use this script to uninstall Lightcord!
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To install, paste `bash -c "$(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Lightcord/Lightcord/master/LULI.sh)"` in terminal and press enter. The installer will guide you through the rest.
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# Running From Source
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Prerequisites: [Node.js ](https://nodejs.org/en/ ) and NPM
To run from source, follow these instructions:
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```bash
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git clone https://github.com/Lightcord/Lightcord
cd Lightcord
npm run devInstall
npm test
```
*You will have to do that every time you pull/clone*
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Lightcord will then launch. If you see the Lightcord icon, you're good to go!
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Any time you want to launch, just run:
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```bash
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npm run run
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```
