diff --git a/.docs/Dotnet.md b/.docs/Dotnet.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 2555d355..00000000
--- a/.docs/Dotnet.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,51 +0,0 @@
-# Install .NET runtime
-
-**.NET 8.0 Runtime** is required by **DiscordChatExporter**.
-
-> **Note**:
-> Installing the **.NET Runtime** is not required if you running **DiscordChatExporter** using [Docker](Docker.md).
-
-## Windows
-
-Both the GUI and the CLI flavors of **DiscordChatExporter** for Windows come with a bootstrapper that should automatically install all the required prerequisites. Simply run the application and follow the presented instructions.
-
-If, for some reason, you need to install the runtime manually, use one of the download links below:
-
-- [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **Windows x64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-windows-x86-installer)
-- [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **Windows x86**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-windows-x64-installer)
-- [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **Windows arm64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-windows-arm64-installer)
-
-> **Note**:
-> [How can I tell if my computer is running a 32-bit (x86) or a 64-bit (x64) version of Windows?](https://support.microsoft.com/help/15056/windows-32-64-bit-faq)
-
-## macOS
-
-Use one of the download links below:
-
-- [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **macOS x64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-macos-x64-installer)
-- [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **macOS arm64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-macos-arm64-installer)
-
-> **Note**:
-> [Is my Mac using an Intel processor (x64) or Apple Silicon (arm64)?](https://support.apple.com/HT211814)
-
-## Linux
-
-Installing the .NET Runtime works differently depending on which Linux distribution you use. Check out the instructions for your distro:
-
-- [Ubuntu](https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/core/install/linux-ubuntu)
-- [Debian](https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/core/install/linux-debian)
-- [Fedora](https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/core/install/linux-fedora)
-
-For other distros, please check the _'Install on Linux'_ menu on the left of [this page](https://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/core/install/linux).
-
-## Verify installation (optional)
-
-You can check which version of **.NET Runtime** is installed by running the following command in a terminal:
-
-```console
-$ dotnet --info
-
-.NET runtimes installed:
- Microsoft.NETCore.App 7.0.x [C:\path\to\dotnet\shared\Microsoft.NETCore.App]
- Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App 7.0.x [C:\path\to\dotnet\shared\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App]
-```
diff --git a/.docs/Readme.md b/.docs/Readme.md
index c26734cd..01f86e51 100644
--- a/.docs/Readme.md
+++ b/.docs/Readme.md
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
## Installation & Usage
-- [Get .NET Runtime](Dotnet.md)
- Getting started:
- [Using the GUI](Using-the-GUI.md)
- [Using the CLI](Using-the-CLI.md)
@@ -28,6 +27,5 @@
- [General questions](Troubleshooting.md#general)
- [First steps help](Troubleshooting.md#first-steps)
- [It's crashing/failing](Troubleshooting.md#DCE-is-crashingfailing)
-- [.NET Core Runtime is required](Troubleshooting.md#net-core-runtime-is-required)
- [Errors](Troubleshooting.md#errors)
- [**More help**](Troubleshooting.md)
diff --git a/.docs/Scheduling-Linux.md b/.docs/Scheduling-Linux.md
index 7d1fcbdd..721810ed 100644
--- a/.docs/Scheduling-Linux.md
+++ b/.docs/Scheduling-Linux.md
@@ -1,7 +1,5 @@
# Scheduling exports with Cron
-Make sure you already have **DiscordChatExporter.CLI** downloaded and **.NET Runtime** installed.
-
## Creating the script
1. Open Terminal and create a new text file with `nano /path/to/DiscordChatExporter/cron.sh`
diff --git a/.docs/Scheduling-MacOS.md b/.docs/Scheduling-MacOS.md
index b40c2d89..91f61106 100644
--- a/.docs/Scheduling-MacOS.md
+++ b/.docs/Scheduling-MacOS.md
@@ -1,7 +1,5 @@
# Scheduling exports on macOS
-Make sure you already have **DiscordChatExporter.CLI** downloaded and **.NET Runtime** installed.
-
## Creating the script
1. Open TextEdit.app and create a new file
diff --git a/.docs/Scheduling-Windows.md b/.docs/Scheduling-Windows.md
index c7a83c49..6033da15 100644
--- a/.docs/Scheduling-Windows.md
+++ b/.docs/Scheduling-Windows.md
@@ -1,8 +1,5 @@
# Scheduling exports on Windows
-We'll be using [DiscordChatExporter CLI](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/releases/latest), PowerShell, and Task Scheduler.
-Make sure you already have **DiscordChatExporter.CLI** downloaded and **.NET Runtime** installed.
-
## Creating the script
1. Open a text editor such as Notepad and paste:
diff --git a/.docs/Troubleshooting.md b/.docs/Troubleshooting.md
index 079e467d..9fde7feb 100644
--- a/.docs/Troubleshooting.md
+++ b/.docs/Troubleshooting.md
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ Check the following page: [Obtaining token](Token-and-IDs.md)
### When I open DCE a black window pops up quickly or nothing shows up
-If you have [.NET Runtime correctly installed](Dotnet.md), you might have downloaded the CLI flavor, try [downloading the GUI](Getting-started.md#gui-or-cli) instead.
+You might have downloaded the CLI flavor of the app, which is meant to be run in a terminal. Try [downloading the GUI](Getting-started.md#gui-or-cli) instead if that's what you want.
### How can I set DCE to export automatically at certain times?
@@ -84,16 +84,6 @@ Check the following pages to learn how to schedule **DiscordChatExporter.CLI** r
Try opening it with a different program, try partitioning or use a different file format, like `PlainText`.
-### DCE is crashing/failing
-
-Check the following page: [Installing .NET Core Runtime](Dotnet.md)
-
-If you already have .NET Core installed, please check if your problem is a [known issue](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/issues?q=is%3Aissue) before [opening a bug report](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/issues/new).
-
-### .NET Core Runtime is required
-
-Check the following page: [Installing .NET Core Runtime](Dotnet.md)
-
### I see messages in the export, but they have no content
Your bot is missing the 'Message Content Intent'. Go to the [Discord Developer Portal](https://discord.com/developers/applications), navigate to the 'Bot' section and enable it.
diff --git a/.docs/Using-the-CLI.md b/.docs/Using-the-CLI.md
index 20eee3b4..1b0f0bee 100644
--- a/.docs/Using-the-CLI.md
+++ b/.docs/Using-the-CLI.md
@@ -1,11 +1,5 @@
# Using the CLI
-## Guide
-
-> **Note**:
-> Make sure you have [.NET Core installed](Dotnet.md) before attempting to run the commands below.
-> **Docker** users, please refer to the [Docker usage instructions](Docker.md).
-
## Step 1
After extracting the `.zip`, open Command Prompt, aka `cmd` (`Terminal` on **macOS** and **Linux**).
diff --git a/.github/workflows/main.yml b/.github/workflows/main.yml
index e9596827..8befe4e0 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/main.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/main.yml
@@ -99,8 +99,7 @@ jobs:
# GUI assets aren't suffixed, unlike the CLI assets
asset: DiscordChatExporter
- # Need to run on Windows because of DotnetRuntimeBootstrapper's dependency on Ressy
- runs-on: windows-latest
+ runs-on: ubuntu-latest
timeout-minutes: 10
permissions:
@@ -124,7 +123,7 @@ jobs:
--output ${{ matrix.app }}/bin/publish/
--configuration Release
--runtime ${{ matrix.rid }}
- --no-self-contained
+ --self-contained
- name: Upload artifacts
uses: actions/upload-artifact@26f96dfa697d77e81fd5907df203aa23a56210a8 # v4.3.0
diff --git a/DiscordChatExporter.Cli/DiscordChatExporter.Cli.csproj b/DiscordChatExporter.Cli/DiscordChatExporter.Cli.csproj
index f232e4b7..3b19906b 100644
--- a/DiscordChatExporter.Cli/DiscordChatExporter.Cli.csproj
+++ b/DiscordChatExporter.Cli/DiscordChatExporter.Cli.csproj
@@ -9,7 +9,6 @@
-
diff --git a/DiscordChatExporter.Gui/DiscordChatExporter.Gui.csproj b/DiscordChatExporter.Gui/DiscordChatExporter.Gui.csproj
index 5574454d..5158a3b8 100644
--- a/DiscordChatExporter.Gui/DiscordChatExporter.Gui.csproj
+++ b/DiscordChatExporter.Gui/DiscordChatExporter.Gui.csproj
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@
-
diff --git a/Readme.md b/Readme.md
index 984401f0..7a18b489 100644
--- a/Readme.md
+++ b/Readme.md
@@ -53,18 +53,6 @@ To learn more about the war and how you can help, [click here](https://tyrrrz.me
> **Note**:
> If you're unsure which build is right for your system, consult with [this page](https://useragent.cc) to determine your OS and CPU architecture.
-> **Important**:
-> To run **DiscordChatExporter**, you need to make sure that the **.NET 8.0 Runtime** is installed.
-> You can download it here:
->
-> - [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **macOS x64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-macos-x64-installer)
-> - [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **macOS arm64**](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-8.0.0-macos-arm64-installer)
-> - [.NET 8.0 Runtime for **Linux**](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/core/install/linux) (find the correct download for your distro)
-> - On **Windows**, the runtime should be installed automatically when you run the application for the first time
->
-> This should not be necessary if you install **DiscordChatExporter** using a package manager, as it should take care of the dependencies for you.
-> This is also not necessary if you are running **DiscordChatExporter** via Docker, because the image already contains the runtime.
-
> **Note**:
> AUR and Nix packages linked above are maintained by the community.
> If you have any issues with them, please contact the corresponding maintainers.