[GH-ISSUE #3467] Hey Netbird Community! Let's Talk Discord! #7262

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opened 2026-08-05 01:12:14 -04:00 by saavagebueno · 5 comments
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Originally created by @Xeravax on GitHub (Mar 8, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/3467

Originally assigned to: @mlsmaycon on GitHub.

What made you get the idea
So, I've been noticing a request about a better way to connect and share knowledge (Like in #3408). Slack's... mostly enterprise focussed, and there are some issues like a 90 day limit on viewing announcements, messages, etc.

That got me thinking... Discord! And, well, I've taken the initiative and spun up a server: https://discord.gg/rwxCYYdhxg

Why?
Basically, I figured Discord could be a great spot for homelabbers and system administrators alike. Think about it: a place where we can keep all information alive! Plus, a lot of us sysadmins already hang out on Discord, so it'd be a comfy spot to chat. And, since it's so popular, it could get even more people involved in getting Netbird setup for their own homelab, from experts to newbies. I'm not trying to replace Slack, just add to it. Maybe even bridge the two so everyone's in the loop.

Should this be done?
So, what do you all think? It's a "hey I have an idea, maybe it's good. But I'm not 100% sure yet" kind of thing. And I would really like everyone's opinion on this. Thanks for your time, and hope to see you on the server :)

Originally created by @Xeravax on GitHub (Mar 8, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/3467 Originally assigned to: @mlsmaycon on GitHub. **What made you get the idea** So, I've been noticing a request about a better way to connect and share knowledge (Like in #3408). Slack's... mostly enterprise focussed, and there are some issues like a 90 day limit on viewing announcements, messages, etc. That got me thinking... Discord! And, well, I've taken the initiative and spun up a server: https://discord.gg/rwxCYYdhxg **Why?** Basically, I figured Discord could be a great spot for homelabbers and system administrators alike. Think about it: a place where we can keep all information alive! Plus, a lot of us sysadmins already hang out on Discord, so it'd be a comfy spot to chat. And, since it's so popular, it could get even more people involved in getting Netbird setup for their own homelab, from experts to newbies. I'm not trying to replace Slack, just add to it. Maybe even bridge the two so everyone's in the loop. **Should this be done?** So, what do you all think? It's a "hey I have an idea, maybe it's good. But I'm not 100% sure yet" kind of thing. And I would really like everyone's opinion on this. Thanks for your time, and hope to see you on the server :)
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@Xeravax commented on GitHub (Mar 8, 2025):

How does the server currently look?
It's still very barebones:
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But to make joining as easy as possible (and asking for support) I've implemented the Discord onboarding for people joining into the server.

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And (if/when) I can get some automation running, it can also provide a more interactive view with the community, like with release announcements:

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<!-- gh-comment-id:2708379185 --> @Xeravax commented on GitHub (Mar 8, 2025): **How does the server currently look?** It's still **very** barebones: ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/188f3116-5963-4280-9a11-4a8e9bd1a2da) But to make joining as easy as possible (and asking for support) I've implemented the Discord onboarding for people joining into the server. ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7f4e38e1-3a3a-4736-9129-1d0baba1cb72) ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7f2294ae-ae68-4d78-ad4d-fbb5dd5ea5bf) ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/12e7b2c8-8552-48e1-8aa0-682f4173047b) ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/39acadb3-3e24-4561-baca-a59ead9435ba) ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/56d66198-8e58-45cf-a040-3222b577d1a2) And (if/when) I can get some automation running, it can also provide a more interactive view with the community, like with release announcements: ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/eb4ecdb7-e827-49fc-8784-642c23f91f98)
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@ismail0234 commented on GitHub (Mar 10, 2025):

If such a thing is needed, it should be created by the netbird devs, not by a user.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2709511808 --> @ismail0234 commented on GitHub (Mar 10, 2025): If such a thing is needed, it should be created by the netbird devs, not by a user.
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@Xeravax commented on GitHub (Mar 10, 2025):

While I do agree with that to an extent, not all projects consider a Discord server. I'm happy to keep it community based, but already I'm seeing other system admins that I work with across the board join the server... that I never even knew use Netbird. I can give the netbird devs the server if they want, but I doubt they'd want the endless pings on there and an additional community to moderate to that extent.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2712157399 --> @Xeravax commented on GitHub (Mar 10, 2025): While I do agree with that to an extent, not all projects consider a Discord server. I'm happy to keep it community based, but already I'm seeing other system admins that I work with across the board join the server... that I never even knew use Netbird. I can give the netbird devs the server if they want, but I doubt they'd want the **endless** pings on there and an additional community to moderate to that extent.
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@1nerdyguy commented on GitHub (Mar 12, 2025):

Personally, I'd love to drop slack in favor if discord...UNTIL discord drops an IPO and we're in a mess.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2718725638 --> @1nerdyguy commented on GitHub (Mar 12, 2025): Personally, I'd love to drop slack in favor if discord...UNTIL discord drops an IPO and we're in a mess.
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@Xeravax commented on GitHub (Mar 12, 2025):

Personally, I'd love to drop slack in favor if discord...UNTIL discord drops an IPO and we're in a mess.

For the full on enterprise users, ehhh. Slack might still be good. Not everyone understands Discord. But for the homelabbers? This is perfect, anyone i spoke to that made a homelab has some form of Discord, Revolut or other chat apps. Back in the day even Guilded.

Even IRC is good if you could store past the 90d.

<!-- gh-comment-id:2719502485 --> @Xeravax commented on GitHub (Mar 12, 2025): > Personally, I'd love to drop slack in favor if discord...UNTIL discord drops an IPO and we're in a mess. For the full on enterprise users, ehhh. Slack might still be good. Not everyone understands Discord. But for the homelabbers? This is perfect, anyone i spoke to that made a homelab has some form of Discord, Revolut or other chat apps. Back in the day even Guilded. Even IRC is good **if** you could store past the 90d.
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Reference: DYNR/netbird#7262