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README.md
[!IMPORTANT] DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial third-party client. Not affiliated with 4chan.org. Some boards contain 18+ content β user discretion is advised.
β¨ Features
π¨ Premium Experience
- Modern Dark UI β Sleek interface built with shadcn/ui
- 10+ Themes β Nord, Dracula, Catppuccin, and more
- Smooth Animations β Framer Motion powered transitions
π Power Browsing
- Grid Catalog β Visual thread browsing with thumbnails
- Global Search β Find boards and threads instantly
- Smart Filtering β Keywords, tripcodes, regex support
- Multi-Tab β Browser-style tabbed interface
π¬ Media & Tools
- Immersive Lightbox β Fullscreen zoom experience
- Video Player β Custom controls, loop, speed
- Offline Cache β Browse threads without internet
- Thread Watcher β Desktop notifications for updates
π Privacy First
- No Tracking β Zero analytics or telemetry
- No Account β Completely anonymous browsing
- Open Source β Fully auditable codebase
- Direct Connection β No third-party servers
π₯ Downloads
| Platform | Download | Architecture |
|---|---|---|
| πͺ Windows | Download .exe | x64, ARM64 |
| π macOS | Download .dmg | Intel, Apple Silicon |
| π§ Linux | Download | .deb, .AppImage, .rpm |
[!TIP] Linux Users: If using AppImage, make it executable first:
chmod +x ChanDesk*.AppImage
β‘ Quick Start
Install & Run
- Download the installer for your OS from Releases
- Run the installer
- Launch ChanDesk Pro and start browsing!
β¨οΈ Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scroll posts | J / K |
| Fullscreen image | Alt+F or Double Click |
| Close modals | Esc |
| New tab | Ctrl+T |
π οΈ Build from Source
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/swadhinbiswas/ChanDeskPro.git
cd ChanDeskPro
# Install dependencies
bun install
# Run in development mode
bun run tauri:dev
# Build for production
bun run tauri:build
See BUILD.md for detailed build instructions and troubleshooting.
πΊοΈ Roadmap
- π€ Advanced Replying β Image upload, rich text
- π₯ Expanded Video β YouTube, Twitch embeds
- π 4chan Pass β Captcha bypass support
- π Plugin System β Community extensions
π€ Contributing
We welcome contributions! Here's how to get involved:
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Commit your changes
- Push to the branch
- Open a Pull Request
See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
π Security & Privacy
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| π‘οΈ Built-in CORS Proxy | Routes requests through local Rust proxy, strips tracking headers |
| π No API Tokens | Anonymous by design, no accounts needed |
| π No Telemetry | Zero data collection or analytics |
| π Direct Connection | You β Imageboard β no intermediaries |
π License
This project is licensed under the MIT License β see the LICENSE file for details.
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