Good IRC Clients? Good IRC Clients? Irssi Free (Linux, FreeBSD, Microsoft Windows, and Mac OS X) KVirc Free (Linux, Unix, Mac OS and Windows) Chatzilla Free (Firefox 3.5 - 20 (Older also available but unsupported)) Mobile Clients. Colloquy $1.99 (iOS)(Compatible with iPhone, iPod. MIRC is a popular Internet Relay Chat client used by individuals and organizations to communicate, share, play and work with each other on IRC networks around the world. Serving the Internet community for over two decades, mIRC has evolved into a powerful, reliable and fun piece of technology. Srvx IRC Services is a ground-up implementation of services for IRC networks (supporting IRCu2.10, Bahamut, and other IRC server dialects). Features include POSIX threading, generalized proxy detection and all the standard services users expect.
What's the best IRC client for Mac if you’ve never used IRC, don’t know much about it, and are sort of dense? I’m running 10.4.6, if that matters. posted by MarshallPoe to Computers & Internet (15 answers total) 1 user marked this as a favorite
Colloquy, definitely. posted by Mr. Six at 3:26 PM on June 22, 2006
I use colloquy as well. Since I am an idiot, had never used IRC before, and was able to figure out colloquy with no difficulty whatsoever, that pretty much makes it the definition of 'idiot proof.' posted by dersins at 3:28 PM on June 22, 2006
Just one note of warning. The last time I used Colloquy, which was about a year ago or so, it would automatically turn image links into inline images within the channel window. I'm sure you can imagine how that might not be the best thing. It is turned off easily enough in the preferences. Aside from that, definitely my favorite IRC client for OS X. posted by chrisroberts at 3:37 PM on June 22, 2006
I've tried ircle, but i didn't like it. Each channel/PM is in its own window - easy to type something into the wrong conversation - very embarrassing. I'm using snak now, and I like it. Looks similar to mirc. posted by clh at 3:56 PM on June 22, 2006
If you use Firefox, the Chatzilla extension is pretty brainless to use. posted by mullacc at 4:00 PM on June 22, 2006
Colloqyuy for aqua, Irssi for terminal based. Both have their deficciencies, but that's what I use posted by singingfish at 4:04 PM on June 22, 2006
I use irssi but would not recommend it for a greenhorn. posted by jedrek at 4:09 PM on June 22, 2006
Colloquy is kinda geeky, IMHO. Try Conversation, which is designed for newbies. posted by Mwongozi at 4:14 PM on June 22, 2006
Opera has an IRC client built in. It's super easy to use. posted by bigmusic at 4:49 PM on June 22, 2006
I use irssi, and even if you're not a geek, once you're used to it you may love it! You just have to learn the proper commands for IRC, like you should know anyway. Just stay the hell away from x-shat. posted by cellphone at 5:01 PM on June 22, 2006
I've never had a problem with X-Chat Aqua, myself. posted by Hackworth at 5:21 PM on June 22, 2006
I'll second Mwongozi's suggestion of Conversation. It's what I've always used on the Mac, and it's done the job perfectly. posted by Inkoate at 5:51 PM on June 22, 2006
I like Mice IRC, and I've been annoyed to death with nearly every other app listed above. So if you try a couple of the above clients and wind up thinking 'this terrible software wasn't meant for humans to use,' try Mice. posted by ikkyu2 at 6:33 PM on June 22, 2006
www.pure-mac.com - check out the IRC section. The Mac OS actually has a BUNCH of IRC clients available for it. Try a few of 'em out! posted by drstein at 6:37 PM on June 22, 2006
I used Conversation in the past, but when someone recommended Colloquy, I dropped Conversation like a bad habit. posted by jxpx777 at 9:45 PM on June 22, 2006
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irssi 1.2.2 Your text mode chatting application since 1999. IRC built-in. Multi-protocol friendly for module authors. Shipped-by-default Perl scripting with a wide range of availableextensions. Integrates into the UNIX stack: Your window manager, your terminalemulator, your remote connection, your terminal multiplexer, your IRCbouncer, your IRC adapter. Irssi is free software licensed under the GPLv2, available for Linux,BSD, Solaris, Apple, Cygwin, …
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Modification Date: August 29, 2019
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LimeChat 2.43 LimeChat is a full featured IRC client that can connect to multipleservers in a window. It is fast and stable. Also it has rich keyboardshortcuts for your comfortable operations.
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Developer/Publisher: Satoshi Nakagawa
Modification Date: January 27, 2018
Requirements: Mac OS X 10.11 or higher - 64-bit
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Psi 1.4 Psi is an instant messaging application for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS Xthat connects to the free, open Jabber IM network (also known as XMPP),including Google Talk.
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Developer/Publisher: Justin Karneges
Modification Date: December 17, 2018
Requirements: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher - 64-bit
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Signal 1.27.4 Privacy is possible. Signal makes it easy. Using Signal, you can communicate instantly while avoiding SMS fees,create groups so that you can chat in real-time with all of your friendsat once, and share media and other files with complete privacy. Theserver never has access to any of your communication and never storesany of your data. * Say Anything - Signal uses an advanced end-to-end encryption protocolthat provides privacy for every message every time. * Open Source - Signal is Free and Open Source, enabling anyone toverify its security by auditing the code. Signal is the only privatemessenger that uses open source and peer-reviewed cryptographicprotocols to keep your messages safe. * Be Yourself - Signal uses your existing phone number and address book.There are no separate logins, usernames, passwords, or PINs to manage orlose. * Group Chat - Signal allows you to create encrypted groups so that youcan have private conversations with all of your friends at once. Notonly are the messages encrypted, but the Signal server never has accessto any group information like the membership list, group title, or groupicon. * Fast - The Signal protocol is designed to operate in the mostconstrained environment possible. Messages are delivered quickly andreliably. * Speak Freely - Make crystal-clear voice and video calls to people wholive across town, or across the ocean, with no long-distance charges.
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Modification Date: October 10, 2019
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Skype 8.53 Skype is the next phenomenon from the people who brought you KaZaA. Justlike KaZaA, Skype uses P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you toother users - not to share files this time, but to talk and chat withyour friends. Our software's quick and easy to install. Just download Skype, register(you can also use your Microsoft Messenger account) and within minutesyou can plug in your headset, speakers or USB phone and call yourfriends. The calls have excellent sound quality and are highly securewith end-to-end encryption. You don't even need to reconfigure yourfirewall or router. It just, you know.. works. You can also use our SkypeOut function to make calls to friends who onlyhave a landline or mobile phone anywhere in the world at local rates.You can even transfer files of up to 2 gigabytes.
License: Freeware, Skype to Phone North America $7/month, World $14
Developer/Publisher: Microsoft
Modification Date: October 3, 2019
Requirements: Mac OS X 10.10 or higher - 64-bit (built with Electron)
Download File Size: 102.2 MB
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Telegram 5.8 Why switch to Telegram? Private - Telegram messages are heavily encrypted and can self-destruct. Cloud-Based - Telegram lets you access your messages from multiple devices. Fast - Telegram delivers messages faster than any other application. Distributed - Telegram servers are spread worldwide for security and speed. Open - Telegram has an open API and protocol free for everyone. Free - Telegram is free forever. No ads. No subscription fees.
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Modification Date: October 23, 2019
Requirements: Mac OS X 10.11 or higher - 64-bit - Phone needed to validate your account
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Textual 7.1.1 Interact with Internet Relay Chat (IRC) chatrooms on macOS
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Beautiful Interface - Textual includes two elegantly designed dark andlight variants of the user interface which have been refined all the waydown to the very last pixel. Powerful Textual - supports very powerful modern technologies such asnative IPv6, the latest IRCv3 specifications, client-side certificateauthentication, and much, much more in a easy to navigate, clutter freeenvironment. Privacy is valued - Textual protects your privacy by leveraging widelyaccepted, proven technologies such as Off-the-Record Messaging (OTR) toensure that the only people reading your conversations are those thatyou intend to. Customizable - Textual takes customization to the next level with stylescreated using well documented, open standards in addition to addonsbuilt using a multitude of programming languages such as AppleScript,Objective-C, PHP, Python, Perl, Ruby, Shell, and Swift.
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Developer/Publisher: Codeux Software
Modification Date: March 4, 2019
Requirements: Mac OS X 10.9 or higher - 64-bit
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Viber 11.7.0 We connect people, no matter who they are or where they are from. Make calls, send messages and much more - freely and securely. Audio and video calls High-quality calls for a quick 'hello' or a much-needed face-to-face
License: Freeware
Developer/Publisher: Viber Media
Modification Date: October 16, 2019
Requirements: Mac OS X 10.11 or higher - 64-bit - To activate Viber on your Mac you must first activate it on your phone.
Download File Size: 128.7 MB
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WeeChat 2.6 WeeChat is a fast, light and extensible chat client. It runs on many platforms (including Linux, BSD and Mac OS).
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License: Freeware
Developer/Publisher: Sebastien Helleu
Modification Date: September 8, 2019
Requirements: macOS
Download File Size: 4.2 MB
Homebrew installation: $ brew install weechat
WhatsApp 0.3.5374 With WhatsApp, you'll get fast, simple, secure messaging and calling for free, available on phones all over the world. Voice and video only available on phones, not on your Mac or the web.
License: Freeware
Developer/Publisher: Facebook
Modification Date: October 22, 2019
Requirements: Mac OS X 10.10 or higher - 64-bit (built with Electron) - WhatsApp must be installed on your phone