Heisenbridge
Bouncer-style Matrix to IRC bridge
Heisenbridge is a Matrix to IRC bridge that behaves like a traditional IRC bouncer, presenting IRC networks inside Matrix. It is designed for personal use and is simple to deploy alongside a homeserver.
Key features
- Bouncer-style IRC bridging
- Easy single-user setup
- Multiple IRC networks
- No external database needed
Strengths
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Heisenbridge replaces
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