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Revision as of 11:05, 5 March 2023
Does IRC still exist?
Do people still use IRC?
Does Undernet still exist?
Do people still trade files on IRC?
What IRC client do you recommend for Linux / Ubuntu / Mint?
HexChat is an open-source IRC project created as a fork of Xchat. It features a wide range of built-in features and customization capabilities. For example, it features a theme-able interface and the ability to write custom scripts in Perl and Python, spellcheck, SASL, DCC, and proxies. You can also add additional features and customizations through add-ons. HexChat is open-source, cross-platform is released under the GPL version 2 license.
Important features
- It is fully open-source.
- Highly customizable and easy-to-use interface.
- Support for custom scripts with Python and Perl.
- It is actively developed with an active community.
- It is a multi-network with join and auto-connect functionalities.
- The project is multi-lingual.
- Support for proxies, SASL, DCC, Spellcheck, etc.
Install HexChat in Linux
# apt install hexchat [Debian/Ubuntu]
Polari is a minimalist IRC client and is in the official GNOME application stack. It features a straightforward user interface with bare minimum features for chat rooms. If you are looking for a beginner-friendly client that works, then Polari is for you.
Important features
- Easy to use and straightforward user interface.
- Support for file transfer.
- It is an open-source project under the GNU GPL license.
Install Polari
# apt install polari