# Installer (open-source chat app)

> Installer is a free, open-source chat app for Windows, macOS and Linux. A simple standalone program which automates the installation, removal and maintenance of BetterDiscord. It has 1,808 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at BetterDiscord/Installer.

Overview | Compatibility | Downloads | FAQ | Development | Contributing A simple standalone program which automates the installation, removal and maintenance of BetterDiscord.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/BetterDiscord/Installer |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 1,808 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Go |
| Website | https://betterdiscord.app |
| Official | yes (published by the project behind the app) |
| Category | Chat & communication |
| Latest release | v2.0.0 (Aug 27, 2026) |
| Last commit | Aug 27, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install --cask betterdiscord
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/betterdiscord

### winget (Windows)

```sh
winget install BetterDiscord.Installer
```

Package page: https://winstall.app/apps/BetterDiscord.Installer

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