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The Lounge

Modern, self-hosted web IRC client

Chat & Communication ★ 6.3k stars Easy setup MIT

The Lounge is a modern web-based IRC client that you host yourself, staying always connected and synchronizing across devices. It offers a responsive interface accessible from any browser.

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Key features

  • Always-on IRC connection
  • Synchronized multi-device experience
  • Responsive web and mobile UI
  • Push notifications

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Great IRC experience in the browser
  • Multi-user support

Trade-offs

  • IRC-only
  • No built-in voice or video

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