Discord Installation Script

This script automates the installation process of Discord on a Linux system. It ensures a clean installation by removing any existing Discord instances, symbolic links, and desktop shortcuts before proceeding. The script also handles the download, extraction, and configuration of Discord.

Usage

Run this script with elevated privileges.

sudo bash install_discord.sh

Installation Directories

The installation directories can be customized based on personal preferences. If you wish to change the default paths, you can modify the corresponding variables at the beginning of the script.

• Installation Directory: /opt/
• Temporary Directory: /tmp/
• Binary Directory: /usr/local/bin/
• Application Shortcut Directory: /usr/share/applications/
• Icon Directory: /usr/share/icons/hicolor/256x256/apps/

To customize the installation directories, update the following variables at the beginning of the script:

declare install_directory="/opt/"
declare temporal_directory="/tmp/"
declare bin_directory="/usr/local/bin/"
declare application_shorcut_directory="/usr/share/applications/"
declare icon_directory="/usr/share/icons/hicolor/256x256/apps/"

Adjust these paths according to your preferences and system requirements before running the script.

Steps Performed by the Script

1. Kill Running Discord Instances: The script terminates any running Discord processes to ensure a clean installation.

2. Check for Root Privileges: Verifies that the script is being run with sudo.

3. Remove Previous Downloads: Deletes any previous Discord tar.gz download in the temporary directory.

4. Download Discord: Fetches the latest Discord tar.gz version from the official website and saves it in the temporary directory.

5. Extract Discord: Decompresses the downloaded tar.gz file into the installation directory.

6. Remove Old Symbolic Link: Deletes the old symbolic link in the binary directory if it exists.

7. Create Symbolic Link: Creates a symbolic link from the Discord binary to the binary directory.

8. Remove Old Desktop File: Deletes the old Discord desktop shortcut if it exists.

9. Copy Desktop File: Copies the Discord desktop shortcut to the system's application shortcut directory.

10. Re-assign Variables in Desktop File: Modifies the Exec and Path variables in the desktop file to reflect the installation paths.

11. Remove Old Icon: Deletes the old Discord icon if it exists.

12. Install Icon: Installs the Discord icon in the system's icon directory.

13. Execute Post Installation Script: Runs the post-installation script provided by Discord.

Note

• Ensure that the script is run with sudo to avoid permission issues.
• The script may require an internet connection to download the latest Discord version.
• It is recommended to review the script and update the variables if necessary.

Feel free to contribute to and modify this script based on your system's specific requirements.