Aliucord

A mod for the Discord Android App

Mobile App DevelopmentKotlinOSL-3.0

Abstract

Aliucord is an open-source Mobile App Development project. A mod for the Discord Android App. It is built using Kotlin, Android, Java. Key capabilities include: Rootless; Based on the Legacy Android Discord app that utilizes real views rather than React Native; Robust plugin system (280+ plugins). The complete source code is publicly available on GitHub under the Open Software License 3.0, making it a useful reference for students building a Mobile App Development mini project or final-year project.

1. Introduction

A mod for the Discord Android App

2. Objective

A mod for the Discord Android App

This project demonstrates how Kotlin, Android, Java can be applied to a real-world Mobile App Development problem.

3. Key Features / Modules

  • Rootless
  • Based on the Legacy Android Discord app that utilizes real views rather than React Native.
  • Robust plugin system (280+ plugins)
  • Allows for adding and removing plugins without needing to rebuild or reinstall Aliucord
  • Can toggle on and off, configure, or uninstall your plugins via a builtin screen
  • Large selection of custom themes (250+ unique themes)
  • In-app updater to keep Aliucord and your plugins up-to-date
  • Blocks most of Discord's tracking/analytics/crashlytics (blocking all isn't possible due to the way Discord functions)

4. Technology Stack

KotlinAndroidJava

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

  • Android Studio (latest)
  • JDK 17
  • Android device or emulator
  • JDK 11 or later
  • Maven / Gradle
  • IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse or Android Studio
  • Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/Aliucord/Aliucord.git
cd Aliucord
  1. Download and install the latest Aliucord Manager app (separate repository)
  2. Select an APK asset from the release such as aliucord-manager-v...apk
  3. Open the APK and install it once downloaded
  4. If you have not enabled "Install from unknown sources" for your browser via system settings, do so now.
  5. Open Aliucord Manager
  6. Grant storage & app installation permission requests
  7. Other installation methods such as Shizuku, Dhizuku, and Root are also supported.
  8. Click "New Install", or "Update" if you have previously installed Aliucord.

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

  • Add push notifications with Firebase Cloud Messaging
  • Add offline support with local caching
  • Publish an internal test build on the Play Store

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

  1. Which framework is used and why (native vs cross-platform)?
  2. How is app state managed across screens?
  3. Where is the data stored — locally, Firebase or a REST backend?
  4. How are permissions (camera, location, storage) handled?
  5. How would you publish this app to the Play Store / App Store?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by Aliucord and published on GitHub under the Open Software License 3.0. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.

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