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The LoungeIrssi
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Free

Free and open source.

Web, Self-hosted macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Always connected, no separate bouncer needed
  • Responsive interface for phones and desktops
  • Runs in any terminal, including over SSH
  • Scriptable and highly configurable
  • Requires running your own Node.js server
  • IRC only
  • Keyboard and command driven, with a learning curve
  • IRC only, no other chat protocols
Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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