Discover Overlay
A Linux overlay that shows who is talking in Discord voice chat or messages from a text channel.
Open source (GPL-3.0-or-later)By trigg
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About Discover Overlay
Discover Overlay is a GTK3 overlay written in Python that sits on top of other windows on a Linux desktop. It can show who is currently speaking in a Discord voice chat, or display text and images from a chosen channel, and can be positioned anywhere on the screen.
It was created because the official Discord client offers limited overlay support on Linux. It supports X11 and wlroots-based Wayland environments, can be used on the Steam Deck, and aims to be lighter on resources than older overlay projects.
Strengths
- Shows active Discord voice speakers on screen
- Can display a text channel's messages and images
- Works on X11, wlroots compositors and Steam Deck
- Fully configurable position and look
Limitations
- Linux only
- Wayland support limited to wlroots-based environments
- Depends on Discord
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source under the GPL-3.0.
- License
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Developer
- trigg
- Platforms
- Linux
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Works offline
- No
- Best suited for
- Linux and Steam Deck gamers who want a Discord voice overlay
- Categories
- System utilities, Gaming tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Sources