discord

name	discord
description	Discord community communication platform. Use for community chat.

Discord

Discord is where developer communities live. 2025 updates to the Social SDK allow building rich "Activities" (Embedded Apps) inside Discord.

When to Use

• Open Source Communities: React, Vue, generic dev communities.
• Real-time Voice/Video: "Office Hours" channels.
• Bots: Automate community management.

Core Concepts

Servers / Guilds

The community container.

Channels

Text, Voice, or Forum channels.

Webhooks

Simple way to post messages from scripts (CI/CD notifications).

Best Practices (2025)

Do:

• Use Forums: For support questions (keeps tech support threaded and searchable).
• Build Activities: Create interactive mini-apps for your community.
• Use Threads: Keep conversations organized.

Don't:

• Don't use for confidential work: It's not end-to-end encrypted like Signal, though Voice security is improving.

References

• Discord Developer Portal