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TextualWeeChat
Paid

Sold directly by the developer; no longer available in the Mac App Store.

 Free

Free software; the project accepts donations.

macOS Linux, Command line
  • Native macOS interface with dark and light modes
  • IRCv3, IPv6 and client certificate support
  • Full-featured IRC support including SASL and DCC
  • Scripting in eight languages with a script manager
  • macOS only, requiring Monterey or later
  • Paid, and no longer in the Mac App Store
  • Terminal only, with a learning curve for new users
  • IRC is the main built-in protocol
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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