# OpenAsar **An experimental open-source alternative of Discord desktop's `app.asar`** ## Features - **:rocket: Startup Speed**: ~2x faster startup times (up to ~4x with experimental config) - **:chart_with_upwards_trend: Performance**: OpenAsar can make your client feel snappier (scrolling, switching channels, etc) - **:paintbrush: Splash Theming**: Easy theming for your splash which works with most themes for any client mod - **:electric_plug: Drop-in**: Replace one file and it's installed, that's it (same with uninstall) - **:gear: Configurable**: Adds many config options for Discord and OpenAsar enhancements (see config section) - **:feather: Lightweight**: <1% of Discord's original size (9mb -> ~80kb) - **:shield: No Tracking**: Removes Discord's built-in tracking for crashes and errors in the asar (not app itself) ### See [FAQ](faq.md) for more details
## [Install Guide](https://github.com/GooseMod/OpenAsar/wiki/Install-Guide) ## Config You can configure OpenAsar via `settings.json` (found in your Discord app data / user data), under a `openasar` object. Keep in mind most options are defaults for good reason. ### OpenAsar Options - `quickstart` (bool, default false) - whether to use Quickstart (experimental) - `themeSync` (bool, default true) - syncs your modded client's theme with splash theming - `autoupdate` (bool, default true) - whether to autoupdate OpenAsar after Discord startup - `updatePrompt` (bool, default false) - whether to show update prompt after updating OpenAsar - `splashText` (bool, default false) - whether to show bottom right version info text in splash ### Extra Discord Options - `multiInstance` (bool, default false) - whether to enable multi-instance An example of a settings.json with OpenAsar config: ```json { "BACKGROUND_COLOR": "#202225", "IS_MAXIMIZED": false, "IS_MINIMIZED": false, "WINDOW_BOUNDS": { "x": 801, "y": 22, "width": 797, "height": 876 }, "MINIMIZE_TO_TRAY": false, "OPEN_ON_STARTUP": false, "openasar": { "quickstart": true } } ``` Additionally there are some environmental variables you can use: - `OPENASAR_QUICKSTART` (bool, default false) - same as `quickstart` config option - `OPENASAR_NOSTART` (bool, default false) - if enabled halts starting after splash loads (for splash testing)