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WeeChatIrssi
Free

Free software; the project accepts donations.

 Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Full-featured IRC support including SASL and DCC
  • Scripting in eight languages with a script manager
  • Runs in any terminal, including over SSH
  • Scriptable and highly configurable
  • Terminal only, with a learning curve for new users
  • IRC is the main built-in protocol
  • Keyboard and command driven, with a learning curve
  • IRC only, no other chat protocols
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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