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Discord Canary

Q: How do I uninstall Discord Canary?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask discord@canary`. Homebrew will remove Discord Canary and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Discord Canary to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask discord@canary` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Voice and text chat software

For Mac

Official website

Free + paid plans

CategoryCommunication

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version0.0.1202Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Discord Canary?

Voice and text chat software

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask discord@canary

Official Website

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How to Install Discord Canary on Mac

Follow these steps to install Discord Canary using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask discord@canary
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask discord@canary
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm discord@canary is installed, then try `discord@canary --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Discord Canary
Run `discord@canary` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Discord Canary

How do I install Discord Canary on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask discord@canary. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run discord@canary from Terminal.

Is Discord Canary free?

Yes, Discord Canary is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Discord Canary?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask discord@canary. Homebrew will remove Discord Canary and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Discord Canary?

There are several communication apps available for macOS. Browse the Communication category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Discord Canary to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask discord@canary in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Discord Canary work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Discord Canary can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.