DiscOS is a secure interaction bridge between Discord and Linux servers, letting admins manage and users access their machines effortlessly. It’s easier to set up than SSH, and offers a richer set of features than traditional remote desktop solutions.
You can use /dcos slash commands to:
Execute almost any command on the server as your local user
Live-monitor (periodically execute) almost any command with the watch module
Clear the previous replies for a smooth experience
Send any type of file from your machine to the server
Send any type of file from the server to your machine (to a Discord channel)
Decide if the reply should only be visible to you, or everybody on the channel
Admins can use /admos slash commands to:
Switch between standalone and external backend mode
Enable or disable safemode
Clear the previous replies for any user (or all users)
Enable or disable users to use DiscOS
Enable or disable DiscOS to be used on specific channels
List all channels and users that can use DiscOS
Manage admin access and list admins
Enable lockdown mode (only admins can use DiscOS commands)
Execute almost any command on the server as root
Kill DiscOS
You can use environment variables to:
Configure essential security features
Limit maximum file and reply size
Configure some amazing display options
Configure bot and connection settings
These security features keep you and your server safe:
All user input are escaped, so the shell cannot be abused
Users can decide if the reply for their command is ephemeral or visible for all server users (who have permission to view the channel)
In external backend mode, you can use an IPC server to validate payloads with DiscOS
The one and only secret DiscOS uses is the bot token - no others keys or secrets needed
Minimal logging - users deserve privacy
DiscOS is open-source - see what's under the hood
No need for open ports - DiscOS will make a secure outbound connection to Discord servers
Files are sent over HTTPS through Discord CDN, the URL is not recorded, so only you can see what was sent
The Discord API and Discord.js are used by millions of bots and users - DiscOS is built on a solid and reliable foundation
Commands that are interactive (require user input) are not supported
Discord API limitations apply
Each command runs a fresh login shell, so no environment, working directory, or state is preserved between executions
Shell initialization files for interactive, non-login shells (e.g. .bashrc, .zshrc) are not read (but there is a workaround)
As a Systemd service
As an npm package
In a Docker container (non-rootless mode )
Compile the code and create an own solution
Using DiscOS means you’re cool with the Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy .
Please visit DiscOS Wiki for detailed documentation on setup and usage.
Have fun using DiscOS!