betterdiscordctl

Manage BetterDiscord installation on Linux

TLDR

Install BetterDiscord on Discord Stable

$ sudo betterdiscordctl install

Install BetterDiscord on Discord Canary

$ sudo betterdiscordctl -f canary install

Install BetterDiscord on Discord PTB

$ sudo betterdiscordctl -f ptb install

Install BetterDiscord on Discord installed with Flatpak

$ sudo betterdiscordctl -i flatpak install

Install BetterDiscord on Discord installed with Snap

$ sudo betterdiscordctl -i snap install

SYNOPSIS

betterdiscordctl [options] command

betterdiscordctl manages BetterDiscord installation on Linux systems. BetterDiscord is a client modification for Discord that enables themes, plugins, and additional customization features.The tool handles installation, updates, and removal of BetterDiscord across different Discord variants (Stable, Canary, PTB) and installation methods (native, Flatpak, Snap).

PARAMETERS

-f, --d-flavors flavor

Specify Discord flavor: stable, canary, or ptb.

-i, --d-install method

Specify installation method: system, flatpak, or snap.

-p, --d-appdir path

Specify custom Discord app directory.

-v, --verbose

Increase verbosity level.

-q, --quiet

Decrease verbosity level.

-V, --version

Display version and exit.

-h, --help

Display help message and exit.

SUBCOMMANDS

install

Install BetterDiscord.

reinstall

Reinstall BetterDiscord, removing the old files.

uninstall

Remove BetterDiscord.

update

Update BetterDiscord, updating your local repository if present.

status

Show current Discord patch state.

self-upgrade

Upgrade betterdiscordctl itself.

CAVEATS

Requires root privileges. BetterDiscord may break after Discord updates; reinstallation is often necessary. Using client modifications may violate Discord's Terms of Service.