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SrainWeeChat
Free

Free and open source, funded through Open Collective donations.

 Free

Free software; the project accepts donations.

Windows, macOS, Linux Linux, Command line
  • Chat-app style interface for IRC
  • Native GTK application
  • Full-featured IRC support including SASL and DCC
  • Scripting in eight languages with a script manager
  • IRC only, no other chat protocols
  • Small project with occasional releases
  • 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-3.0 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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