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Join the iSH Discord Server

The iSH community is active on Discord, where users and developers discuss the project, share solutions, and help each other.

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What to Expect

The iSH Discord server is a welcoming community for users of all skill levels:

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Getting Help

Ask questions about:
  • Installing and using iSH
  • Troubleshooting errors and crashes
  • Package installation issues
  • iOS-specific limitations
  • Configuration and customization
Before asking, check the FAQ and search previous messages - your question may already be answered!
Discuss technical topics:
  • Emulation architecture and performance
  • System call implementation
  • Building from source
  • Contributing to development
  • Feature requests and roadmap
For contributors:
  • Development questions and guidance
  • Code reviews and pull requests
  • Build system issues
  • Testing and debugging
  • Architecture discussions

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Sharing Projects

The community loves seeing what people build with iSH:
  • Scripts and tools - Share useful scripts and workflows
  • Creative uses - Show off interesting use cases
  • Tutorials - Help others learn by sharing your knowledge
  • Workarounds - Share solutions to common problems
  • Performance tips - Help optimize iSH for specific tasks
When sharing code or configurations, use Discord’s code block formatting (```) for better readability.

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Announcements and Updates

Stay informed about:
  • New releases and beta builds
  • Major bug fixes
  • Feature announcements
  • Breaking changes
  • App Store submission status
  • Community events

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Community Guidelines

To keep the Discord server helpful and welcoming:

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Be Respectful

  • Treat all community members with respect
  • Be patient with beginners
  • Assume good intent in questions and discussions
  • Keep conversations constructive and on-topic
  • No harassment, discrimination, or offensive content

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Ask Effective Questions

Help others help you:
1

Search first

Check the FAQ, Wiki, and previous Discord messages before asking.
2

Provide context

Include:
  • What you’re trying to accomplish
  • What you’ve already tried
  • Relevant error messages (use code blocks)
  • iSH version and iOS version
3

Use appropriate channels

Post in the right channel for your topic (support, development, general, etc.).
4

Be patient

Community members help in their free time. Give people time to respond.

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Share Responsibly

  • Don’t spam or post duplicate messages
  • Use threads for long discussions
  • Don’t share pirated content or copyrighted material
  • Keep file sharing relevant and safe
  • Use appropriate channels for different topics

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Report Issues Properly

For bugs and crashes:
  1. Discord is for discussion - Report bugs on GitHub Issues
  2. Provide details - See Contributing for what to include
  3. Discuss first - If you’re unsure if something is a bug, ask on Discord first
Don’t share crash dumps containing personal information in public channels. Use GitHub issues or DM moderators if needed.

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Getting the Most from Discord

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For New Users

Start with #general

Introduce yourself and ask basic questions in the general channel.

Read pinned messages

Important information and frequently asked questions are often pinned.

Check the FAQ

Common questions are answered in the FAQ.

Search history

Use Discord’s search to find previous discussions on your topic.

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For Contributors

If you’re interested in contributing:
  • Join development channels to connect with maintainers
  • Discuss your ideas before starting major work
  • Share your fork and get feedback
  • Help review others’ contributions
  • Mentor new contributors
See Contributing for detailed contribution guidelines.

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For Power Users

Share your expertise:
  • Answer questions from new users
  • Share your configurations and scripts
  • Document solutions in the Wiki
  • Report bugs with detailed information
  • Help test beta releases

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Other Community Resources

Beyond Discord, the iSH community uses several platforms:

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GitHub

GitHub Repository

Source code, issues, pull requests, and releases
Use GitHub for:
  • Viewing source code
  • Reporting bugs (with crash dumps)
  • Contributing code via pull requests
  • Tracking issues and feature requests
  • Following development progress

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Wiki

Community Wiki

Tutorials, guides, and community documentation
The Wiki contains:
  • Setup tutorials
  • Package installation guides
  • Troubleshooting steps
  • Use case examples
  • Community-contributed tips
You can contribute to the Wiki too! Share your knowledge by adding tutorials and guides.

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GitHub Discussions

For longer-form discussions:
  • Feature requests and design discussions
  • Questions that benefit from threaded conversations
  • Proposals and RFCs
  • General project discussion

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App Store and TestFlight

App Store

Stable releases of iSH

TestFlight Beta

Beta builds with latest features

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Stay Connected

The iSH community is most active on Discord. Whether you’re a new user learning the basics, a power user sharing your setup, or a developer contributing code, you’ll find helpful people ready to assist.
Discord is the best place for real-time help and discussion. For bug reports and feature requests, use GitHub Issues.

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Next Steps

Join Discord

Connect with the community now

FAQ

Find answers to common questions

Contributing

Learn how to contribute to iSH

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