The repository by mateoltd takes a different approach. It is explicitly labeled as an educational tool for testing how services handle malformed data payloads. It monkey‑patches the native WebSocket send method and intentionally corrupts specific JSON fields when a trigger key is detected.
Toggle the "Fake" option via a new button near the mic/headphones or a context menu. discord fake deafen plugin
: The plugin ensures the red "deafened" icon is broadcast to the channel list, effectively "lying" to the server about the user's hardware state. 3. Use Cases and Psychological Motivations The adoption of fake deafening is driven by a desire for Selective Social Presence The "Invisible Observer" The repository by mateoltd takes a different approach
: Using third-party client mods like BetterDiscord or Vencord is technically against Discord's Terms of Service , though bans for using them are rare unless they are used for malicious purposes. Toggle the "Fake" option via a new button
Using a fake deafen to spy on private conversations is widely considered unethical and often leads to being banned from servers (Discord server owners often monitor for known modding tools). Alternatives to Fake Deafen Plugins
A fake deafen plugin modifies the Discord client to show other users that you have deafened your audio (meaning you cannot hear anything), while secretly allowing you to listen to everything being said in the voice channel.
Most fake deafen plugins are designed for the desktop client and rely on WebSocket interception techniques that are not applicable to mobile apps. At present, fake deafen functionality is not reliably available on iOS or Android.
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