I haven't used IRC in ages, but when I did I enjoyed hexchat.
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Googling 'irc client' is always a "blast to the past" adventure
I think is the best IRC client, it has a lot of customization.
The Lounge is a great IRC webclient with built-in bouncer functionality.
Goguma is pretty great on Android, but either needs to connect to a modern IRC network or use a IRCv3 capable bouncer like Soju.
The Lounge is a great IRC webclient with built-in bouncer functionality.
Seconding The Lounge. It's a great self-hosted option.
Doesn't Cinny work with IRC too through the Matrix bridges?
It does, but the matrix bridge can be a bit unstable, and I wanted a native experience anyway :P
I used Irccloud for years, it was really nice. Does it still exist? There's an IRC chat too in sourcehut.
I'm using it atm, but it really feels like there should be sth more, well, FOSSy
Weechat, irssi or BitchX with tmux or screen? Not GUI, but that's the classic IRC experience.
I did give irssi a spin but it seems Cinny has spoiled me 😅
I know what you mean. I used irssi since the 90's, but nowadays it's Cinny/Element/Beeper for everything...