Vesktop

vesktop · v1.6.5 • auto-updates

8.0

Custom Discord App

Communication macOS 12+ Homepage →

brew install --cask vesktop

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Trust Score 9/10

✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3

✓ Active development +2

✓ Licensed +1

✓ Auto-updates +1

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Vesktop is a custom-built Discord application that offers improved performance and enhanced Linux support. It aims to provide a more optimized and feature-rich experience for users who prioritize a smooth and tailored Discord client.

Vesktop is a custom-built Discord application designed for better performance and enhanced Linux support.

Maturity: The project is mature with strong community interest, as evidenced by 7616 GitHub stars and 366 forks, though there are 63 open issues.

Community: No direct community discussion on Hacker News or Reddit was found, though the project has significant GitHub traction. The two HN mentions are unrelated to Vesktop.

Pros

+ Improved performance and better Linux support compared to the official Discord client.
+ Open-source under GPL-3.0, allowing for customization and transparency.
+ Actively maintained with regular updates and a strong community following.

Cons

- Lack of direct community discussion on platforms like Reddit or Hacker News may limit troubleshooting resources.
- Some performance issues with screen-sharing remain unresolved despite being closed as wontfix or upstream issues.