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WeeChatTextual
Free

Free software; the project accepts donations.

 Paid

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

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