Discord Chat Exporter
Operator: Oleksii Holub (Tyrrrz)
Exports Discord messages and attachments to HTML, text, CSV or JSON files that can be read locally.
Social Media (SOCMINT)
Product
DiscordChatExporter, an open-source program for saving Discord messages.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 17 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Saves accessible Discord channels and messages, with attachments, as local files. Filters and date ranges narrow the export.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Username / alias | A message export from the selected channel, filtered by the specified author. | Retrieved |
Features
- Exports messages from accessible server channels, group messages and direct messages.
- Saves HTML, TXT, CSV or JSON.
- Includes attachments, embedded content, emojis and Markdown.
- Limits exports by date range and message filters.
- Splits large exports by file size or message count.
- Optionally exports active and archived threads.
Categories
- Social Media (SOCMINT)
- Discord
Coverage
Dataset
Retrieves content directly from the supported platforms. No regional dataset of its own.
Access
Installation and deployment
Locally installable
A local desktop app or command line for Windows, macOS and Linux. The command line is also available as a Docker container.
Requirements
Requires a Discord user or bot token, access to the channel, and the channel or server ID for the export target. A bot must be invited to the server and have Message Content Intent enabled for message content to be exported. A desktop app or command line for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Export
HTML with a light or dark theme, TXT, CSV and JSON; attachments can also be saved for offline viewing.
Provider
Oleksii Holub (Tyrrrz)
Country of establishment
Unknown
Interfaces
No API, MCP or AI integration is documented.
Maintenance
Licence
MIT
Latest activity
Commit 10/2026
Stars
approx. 12,200 (as of 17 October 2026)
Legal note
Limitations
- Incomplete output has been reported for HTML exports with message filters (version 2.47.3, issue #1566 still open).
- An open bug concerns executable links in HTML embeds (issue #1575); proposed fix #1594 is still open.
Guides and practical reports
Official · Using the CLI
DiscordChatExporter-Projekt · EN
Explains export formats, media export, date ranges, message filters and saving multiple channels.