FAQ

Answers to common Illegalcord questions about source builds, injection, settings, plugins, and safety.

Is Illegalcord installed from this repository?

Yes. The documented flow is source-based: clone the repo, install dependencies, build with pnpm build, then inject with pnpm inject. Web output is built with pnpm buildWeb.

Which Node.js version should I use?

Use Node.js 22 or newer. The root package.json declares node >=22, and the lockfile is managed with pnpm.

Where do plugins come from?

Bundled plugins are discovered from src/plugins, src/equicordplugins, and src/userplugins. The Plugins tab reflects what was included in your build target.

Why do some plugins require a restart?

Plugins with Webpack patches often cannot be fully enabled or disabled live. The Plugins tab tracks those changes and asks you to restart when needed.

Does Illegalcord have a separate website package?

No. Illegalcord Website is a standalone Mintlify docs folder. It is not listed in pnpm-workspace.yaml, and it is not compiled into the client.

How do I preview this documentation site?

Run the Mintlify dev server from the docs folder:

cd "Illegalcord Website"
npx mintlify dev

How do I update Illegalcord from source?

Pull the latest source, install dependencies if the lockfile changed, rebuild, and inject again:

git pull
pnpm install --frozen-lockfile
pnpm build
pnpm inject

How do I back up my settings?

Open Illegalcord Settings > Backup & Restore. You can export all settings, plugin settings, QuickCSS, or DataStore data.

Is using Illegalcord risk-free?

No. Client mods may violate Discord’s Terms of Service, and plugins run inside your Discord client context. Review source before building or enabling unfamiliar plugins.

How do I report a bug?

Open an issue on the repository you built from. Include your operating system, build target, the command that failed, relevant terminal output, and the plugin or setting involved.