TriCord

Discord client for Nintendo 3DS.

Disclaimer

This project is developed for educational purposes only. This is an unofficial Discord client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Discord Inc.

This software is provided "as is", and you use it at your own risk. The use of this application is entirely the user's own responsibility. The developers assume no responsibility for:

• Any damages, data loss, or account-related issues.
• Violations of Discord's Terms of Service (ToS) resulting from the use of this software.

Screenshots

Features

• QR code and email/password authentication
• Text messaging with emoji, attachments, embeds, reactions, and replies
• Multi-account support
• Server, channel, and forum thread navigation
• Customizable themes and internationalization (EN/JA)

Installation

1. Download the latest release (CIA or 3DSX)
2. Install via FBI (CIA) or place in /3ds/ (3DSX)
3. Launch and log in with QR code or email/password

⚠️ Security Notice

The account information is stored in /3ds/TriCord/accounts. Although this file is encrypted, never share it with others. Sharing this file may allow unauthorized access to your Discord account.

Building from Source

Prerequisites

• devkitPro with devkitARM

Build

git clone https://github.com/2b-zipper/TriCord.git
cd TriCord
make -j$(nproc)

Output: TriCord.3dsx, TriCord.cia, TriCord.elf

Libraries

devkitPro Libraries (via devkitPro pacman)

• libctru (zlib License)
• citro3d (zlib License)
• citro2d (zlib License)
• libcurl (curl License)
• mbedtls (Apache-2.0 OR GPL-2.0-or-later)
• zlib (zlib License)

Bundled Libraries (included in library/)

• RapidJSON (MIT License)
• stb_image (Public Domain / MIT License)
• qrcodegen (MIT License)

Additional Resources

• CA bundle: cacert-2025-12-02.pem (Mozilla's CA certificate bundle)
• Twemoji (CC-BY 4.0 / MIT License)

Usage

DM/Server/Channel List

• D-Pad: Navigate | A: Select | B: Back

Message View

• D-Pad: Scroll | B: Back | X: Open Menu | Y: Text input

General

• Start: Exit the app | Select: Open the hamburger menu | L+R: Toggle Debug Log

Config: sdmc:/3ds/TriCord/config.json

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.

Credits

• 2b-zipper for the main development
• Str4ky for the French translation
• AverageJohtonian for the Spanish translation
• RossoDev for the Italian translation
• MorrisTheGamer for the German translation
• Discord Userdoccers for the documentation of the Discord API
• And all other contributors!

Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions:

• Join our Discord server
• Open an issue on GitHub Issues
• Check existing issues for solutions