nextcord

github.com/nextcord/nextcord Linux Apps Open-source projectOpen source

Use nextcord to integrate Python applications with the Discord API; the project is a maintained fork of discord.py.

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About nextcord

Nextcord is an open-source Python library that acts as a maintained fork of the discord.py project, designed to integrate Python applications with the Discord API. It is async-ready and compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems. The library offers a modern Pythonic API, built-in rate limit handling, and optimizations for speed and memory. Optional add-ons provide voice support and additional performance boosts for specific use cases.

Key features

  • Async-ready Pythonic API wrapper for Discord
  • Built-in proper rate limit handling
  • Optimized for speed and memory performance
  • Optional voice support via PyNaCl add-on
  • Optional speedup packages for aiohttp and JSON
  • MIT licensed open source project
Best for: It is best suited for Python developers building Discord bots or other Discord API integrations.
Good for
  • Actively maintained fork of the popular discord.py library
  • Supports modern async/await Python syntax
  • Offers optional performance and voice support add-ons
Watch out for
  • Requires Python 3.12 or newer to run
  • Linux voice support needs additional system packages
  • Optional features require separate dependency installation

nextcord at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux, macOS, Windows
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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nextcord FAQ

What Python version is required to use Nextcord?
Python 3.12 or higher is required.
How do I add voice support to a Nextcord bot?
Install the library with the [voice] extra; on Linux also install libffi-dev and python-dev via your system package manager.
Is Nextcord open source?
Yes, Nextcord is open source and released under the MIT license.
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