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IceChatWeeChat
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Free

Free software; the project accepts donations.

Windows Linux, Command line
  • Multi-server and multi-channel support with a server tree
  • Aliases, popups and themes for customization
  • Full-featured IRC support including SASL and DCC
  • Scripting in eight languages with a script manager
  • Windows only
  • IRC is unencrypted unless the server supports TLS
  • Terminal only, with a learning curve for new users
  • IRC is the main built-in protocol
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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