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github.com
Awesome IRC is a GitHub repository or organization with source code, releases, documentation, or project resources.
github.com
IRCCloud is a code project with source, releases, documentation, or setup notes.
irchiver.com
Irchiver is a research project and software that automatically takes screenshots of web content and provides full-text search of browsing history. It runs on Windows and Mac with several browsers and stores screenshots as WebP plus text files in a local folder without network connectivity.
github.com
Revolution IRC is a code project with source, releases, documentation, or setup notes.
gist.github.com
A GitHub Gist document with instructions for connecting autodl-irssi notifications to a Slack workspace through an IRC bridge. It covers creating a Slack channel, IRC server and channel, a Slack bot token, a config.json file, and running the slack-irc Docker container.
thelounge.chat
The Lounge is a free, open-source, self-hosted web IRC client. It stays connected to IRC servers while users are offline, works in browsers on desktop and mobile devices, and supports push notifications, link previews, file uploads, IRCv3, and multiple user accounts. It can run in private mode, acting as a bouncer and client combined, or in public mode as an open chat without registration.
tilde.chat
tilde.chat is an IRC network for the tildeverse, an association of social unix servers built as an intentional community for teaching, learning and sharing. Users connect to irc.tilde.chat on port 6697 with SSL/TLS or through geo-round-robin servers. The network also offers webchat options, an XMPP gateway, and a Mumble voice chat server. Chatting on its servers implies agreement with the code of conduct.
unrealircd.org
UnrealIRCd is an open source IRC server serving thousands of IRC networks since 1999. It runs on Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, macOS and Windows and features module support, IRCv3 support, SSL/TLS, anti-flood and anti-spam systems, and GeoIP lookups.
anonops.com
AnonOps is an IRC network described as an international communication platform for free and open discussion. It offers a webchat for connecting without a separate client and previously removed plaintext IRC access in favor of TLS. The site states it is under review and renovation.
convos.chat
Convos is a multiuser chat web app for IRC that runs in the browser. It features a persistent bouncer on the server side that keeps users online after the browser window is closed, and it logs activity in an archive. It supports video chat with one or multiple participants, custom color themes, rich formatting with emojis and inline media, and installation on a home server, cloud service or Docker.
github.com
Convos is an open-source multiuser chat application hosted in the convos-chat/convos GitHub repository. It is designed as a simple option for using IRC directly in a web browser. The repository includes documentation for quick start, local installation, Docker deployment, and release creation.
github.com
go irc client for twitch.tv
konversation.kde.org
Konversation is a user-friendly Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client providing access to standard IRC networks such as Libera. It supports platforms including Linux, Windows and FreeBSD, offers a graphical interface, and allows sending and receiving files through DCC support. It is highly configurable and includes features such as command aliases, embedded terminal and multiple identities.
github.com
KVIrc is an open-source IRC client, hosted in the kvirc/KVIrc GitHub repository. The repository provides resources for user help and support, official downloads, and instructions for compiling the client from source code, as well as information for contributors.
libera.chat
Libera.Chat is an IRC network for collaboration on free and open source software projects. Its site publishes a bot and LLM policy update, addressing unsupervised LLM-driven bots on the network and announcing planned policy additions for 2026-05-30. It also provides a frequently asked questions guide covering accounts, channels, bans and staff contact.
libera.chat
A collection of help guides for the Libera.Chat IRC network, covering connecting, client choice, webchat, account registration and management, channel creation and moderation, cloaks and user modes. The material is aimed at users and channel operators on the network.
anonops.com
A guide page for OpNewblood, aimed at people new to Anonymous. It explains setting up IRC chat for regular contact with other Anonymous users and browsing the internet without exposing location or other sensitive information. It describes IRC as an old, low-resource chat method supporting Python or Perl scripts, FiSHLiM message encryption and file transfers.
adium.im
Adium is a free, open-source instant messaging application for macOS that connects to XMPP (Jabber), IRC and other services. It is a third-party client based on the libpurple protocol library, with tabbed chat windows, themeable message views, macOS Contacts integration and OTR encryption. It is developed by volunteers and released under the GNU GPL.
reddit.com
r/opendirectories points to a Reddit community or thread with discussion, updates, troubleshooting, or shared resources.
reddit.com
r/usenet points to a Reddit community or thread with discussion, updates, troubleshooting, or shared resources.
reddit.com
/u/ODScanner points to a Reddit community or thread with discussion, updates, troubleshooting, or shared resources.
redd.it
Reddit link points to a Reddit community or thread with discussion, updates, troubleshooting, or shared resources.
adiirc.com
AdiIRC is a free Internet Relay Chat client. It supports SSL/TLS and IRCv3 connections, scripting and plugins, and DCC file transfers. Settings are stored in text files so the folder can be kept on a portable device.