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IRC Clients
Terminal
WeeChat
A fast, light, and extensible chat client. WeeChat is highly customizable with scripts and plugins, supports multiple protocols, and features a clean interface with powerful features like split windows, mouse support, and scripting in multiple languages (Python, Perl, Ruby, Lua, etc.).
Irssi
A modular text-mode IRC client known for its active development and flexibility. Irssi is highly scriptable with Perl and features a robust set of features for power users, including excellent logging, proxy support, and a strong plugin ecosystem.
Desktop
HexChat
A popular graphical IRC client based on XChat, available for Windows and Linux. HexChat offers a user-friendly interface with spell checking, multiple server connections, customizable alerts, and extensive scripting support through Python and Perl plugins.
Warning: This client is has hit its sunset & is no longer being maintained. Watch out for 0days!
mIRC
The classic Windows IRC client that has been around since 1995. mIRC features a powerful scripting language, file sharing via DCC, customizable interface, and extensive sound and event triggering capabilities. It remains one of the most popular IRC clients on Windows.
Web
HardLounge
A fork of TheLounge customized for dark mode, better color support, monospace font & no line spacing for ASCII support.
TheLounge
A modern, self-hosted web IRC client that runs 24/7 on your server. TheLounge features a responsive interface, persistent connections, message history, and multi-device support. It's perfect for users who want to stay connected without running a local client.
Glowing Bear
A web-based frontend for WeeChat that connects via the WeeChat relay protocol. Glowing Bear provides a sleek, modern interface to access your WeeChat instance from any browser, complete with notifications, multi-device sync, and mobile support.
Mobile
WeeChat Relay
Mobile applications that connect to your WeeChat instance via the relay protocol. These apps allow you to access your persistent WeeChat session from your phone, maintaining your connection, scrollback, and configuration.
Apps:
- Weechat-Android - Android client
- weechat-ios - iOS client
IRCCloud
A commercial IRC bouncer and client service with native mobile apps. IRCCloud keeps you connected 24/7 with push notifications, searchable message history, file uploads, and a polished interface across iOS and Android. Offers both free and paid tiers.
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