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Heisenbridge

Bouncer-style Matrix to IRC bridge

Chat & Communication ★ 308 stars Medium setup MIT

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.

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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

Is Heisenbridge secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for Heisenbridge's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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