DiscordChatExporter can be used to export message history from a [Discord](https://discord.com) channel to a file. It works with direct messages, group messages, and server channels, and supports Discord's dialect of markdown as well as all other rich media features.
DiscordChatExporter can be used to export message history from a [Discord](https://discord.com) channel to a file.
It works with direct messages, group messages, and server channels, and supports Discord's dialect of markdown as well as all other rich media features.
❓ **If you have questions or issues, please check out the [wiki](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki)**.
❓ **If you have questions or issues, please refer to the [wiki](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki)**.
## Download
DiscordChatExporter comes in two flavors: graphical user interface (**GUI**) and command line interface (**CLI**).
This application comes in two flavors: graphical user interface (**GUI**) and command line interface (**CLI**).
The following table lists all available download options:
- **Graphical user interface** (Windows-only)
- Recommended: [Download `DiscordChatExporter.zip` from latest release](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/releases/latest) [requires .NET runtime]
- [Download `DiscordChatExporter.zip` from latest CI build](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/actions?query=workflow%3ACI) [requires .NET runtime]
<li><ahref="https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/install/linux">Linux (find your distribution)</a></li>
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- **Command line interface** (Windows, Linux, and macOS)
- Recommended: [Download `DiscordChatExporter.CLI.zip` from latest release](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/releases/latest) [requires .NET runtime]
- [Download `DiscordChatExporter.CLI.zip` from latest CI build](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/actions?query=workflow%3ACI) [requires .NET runtime]
- [Install from Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/r/tyrrrz/discordchatexporter): `docker pull tyrrrz/discordchatexporter`
- [Install from Arch Linux User Repository](https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/discord-chat-exporter-cli): `yay -S discord-chat-exporter-cli` [community-maintained]
> Note: DiscordChatExporter requires **.NET v3.1 Runtime** in order to work!
Refer to the **Requirements** column in the above table to download the appropriate installer for your system.
**Important**: This application requires **.NET Core v3.1** runtime in order to run. Some download options come with the runtime pre-packaged, but those marked with `[requires .NET runtime]` do not. To install the runtime, find a suitable download option below: