Discord Chat Exporter - export discord chat Chrome extension security report

Discord Chat Exporter - export discord chat from any server or DM channel you can access in your browser. Save conversations locally as HTML, TXT, CSV, JSON, or XLSX, optionally download attachments, and keep full control of your data—no uploads to third-party servers. What is Discord Chat Exporter? Discord Chat Exporter - export discord chat is a free Chrome extension built for people who need reliable discord chat export backups: moderators, community managers, researchers, and anyone who wants an offline copy of channel history. The tool reads messages through Discord’s official API using your existing logged-in session and writes files directly to your computer. Key features - Export discord chat in multiple formats: HTML (readable archive), TXT, CSV, JSON, and XLSX - Date range filter — export only the messages you need - Attachment downloads — save images and files referenced in messages (via Discord CDN) - Works on servers and DMs — export from the channel tab you have open - Local-only processing — exports are generated and saved on your device - Free to use — no account wall, subscription, or export quota in the extension Who is it for? - Server admins archiving rules, announcements, or incident logs - Users backing up important DM conversations - Teams moving off Discord who need a portable chat record - Anyone searching for a simple discord chat exporter that runs in Chrome --- How to use Discord Chat Exporter 1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store and pin it to your toolbar. 2. Open Discord in Chrome (https://discord.com) and log in to your account. 3. Navigate to the server channel or direct message you want to export. 4. Click the extension icon to open the popup. The popup detects your active channel (refresh if needed). 5. Click “Open export workspace” to launch the export workspace in a new tab. 6. Set start and end dates for the message range you want. 7. Click “Start export” and wait while messages are collected. 8. When finished, save your archive as HTML, TXT, CSV, JSON, or XLSX, and optionally download media attachments to a folder on your disk. Tips for a successful export - Stay logged into Discord in the same browser profile. - Keep the original Discord channel tab open (or reopen it) while exporting. - If the popup cannot connect, refresh the Discord tab once and try again. - Large channels may take longer; use pause/resume if you need to stop temporarily. - Respect Discord’s Terms of Service and your community’s privacy rules when exporting others’ messages. --- Privacy and security - Message content is fetched from Discord’s API and processed inside your browser. - The extension does not send your chats to our servers—we do not operate a backend that stores your exports. - Your Discord login session is used only so the extension can request channels you already have permission to view. - Exported files are saved via Chrome’s download mechanism to locations you choose. See our [Privacy Policy](./04-privacy-policy.md) for full details. --- Permissions The extension requests access only to Discord-related sites and standard Chrome APIs needed to read the active channel, call Discord’s API on your behalf, and save files locally. See [Permission justification](./02-permission-justification.md). --- Disclaimer Discord Chat Exporter is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Discord Inc. “Discord” is a trademark of Discord Inc. Use this extension in compliance with Discord’s Terms of Service and applicable laws.