Trying Out Discordo:Using Discord from the Terminal

Hello! I'm Pan-kun.

This time, I tried out a tool I happened to see on X (formerly Twitter). It's called Discordo!

Since the README.md indicated that installation was very simple, I'll detail the setup method for the Windows environment.

Installation Method

1. Download: Download Discordo for Windows from here and extract the zip file.

2. Placement: Place the extracted discordo.exe file in a directory of your choice. Example: C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local\Discordo

3. Environment Variable: Add the path to the directory where you placed the file to the PATH environment variable. This allows you to execute the discordo command from Command Prompt or Git Bash.

4. Execution: Launch Command Prompt or Git Bash and enter discordo to run it. Upon first launch, a screen will appear to select the login method. Log in using a QR code or your email address and password.

Now, let's look at the basic usage after logging in.

Basic Usage

Once logged in, a list of Discord channels will be displayed in the terminal.

• Selecting a Channel:
  • Use the Up/Down keys to select a channel.
  • Press Enter to enter the selected channel.
• Sending Messages:
  • Type your message within the channel and press Enter to send it.
• Commands:
  • You can execute commands starting with /.
  • Example: /help to display the help menu.
• Exiting:
  • Press Ctrl + C to exit Discordo.

Useful Features

Discordo has several features that are convenient for operating Discord from the terminal.

• Mentions:
  • You can send mentions using @username. User names can be autocompleted with the Tab key.
• File Sending:
  • This feature is not yet implemented (unfortunately).
• Emojis:
  • You can send emojis using :emojiname:. Emoji names can be autocompleted with the Tab key.
• Markdown:
  • Messages can be styled using Markdown format, similar to standard Discord.
  • Example: *emphasis*, **bold**, _italics_

Advanced Applications

Using Discordo allows for various applications involving operating Discord from the terminal.

• Scripting:
  • By executing Discordo from a script, you can automate the sending of routine messages or the control of a bot.
• Server Monitoring:
  • You can create scripts to monitor server status and notify Discord when an anomaly occurs.

Notes

Here are a few points to note when using Discordo.

• Security:
  • This tool is an unofficial client. Since you will be entering your Discord login information (email address and password), use it at your own risk.
  • Exercise caution regarding security, such as only using it in a trustworthy environment and avoiding reusing passwords.
• Terms of Service:
  • The use of unofficial clients may violate Discord's Terms of Service. Please understand that there is a non-zero risk that your account may be affected before use.

Summary

Discordo is a convenient tool that allows you to easily operate Discord from the terminal. For engineers, being able to check Discord information and send messages without leaving the terminal can potentially lead to increased work efficiency.

If you are interested, please give it a try!