Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Matrirc – run irssi in 2026, talk to people on Matrix
This solves no real problem — Element works, there's already a Matrix-to-IRC bridge running on half the FOSS networks, and probably nobody under 30 has opened irssi voluntarily this decade. I wrote it anyway because I miss Esc 4 and clunky window-split commands. Matrirc is a local IRC server that speaks Matrix on the back. Point irssi at localhost:6667, log in with Matrix creds, rooms show up as channels. brew tap pawelb0/tap brew install matrirc
Matrirc is a local IRC server that translates Matrix protocol into IRC, allowing users to connect with their Matrix credentials via irssi or other IRC clients pointing to localhost:6667. Matrix rooms appear as IRC… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Hi HN! Matrix-CRDT connects the worlds of Yjs [1] (a proven, high performance CRDT) with that of Matrix.org [2]. It started as an experiment, asking myself; can we store "state updates of a datastore" in Matrix instead of chat messages? Now, I'm convinced it's actually a really powerful combination to develop real-time, collaborative software. I'm using it for a new project and so far didn't have to write a backend yet. Matrix takes care of a lot of stuff: Authentication, E2EE, federation, hosting, etc. - so I can focus on the client. I love the ideas of Local First [3] software. Personally,…
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
- 2SB
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2024 · 2mb.codes · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, To truly understand how operating systems and network protocols work, I decided to combine two classic learning tools: the xv6 teaching OS and a from-scratch TCP/IP stack. I'm excited to share the result: my own from-scratch TCP/IP networking stack running directly inside the xv6-riscv (https://github.com/pandax381/xv6-riscv-net) kernel. The project uses a modern virtio-net driver, allowing it to run seamlessly in QEMU and communicate with the host machine. Key features: - From-Scratch Stack: The core is powered by microps…
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Yet another matrix client. Contribute to cinnyapp/cinny development by creating an account on GitHub.
2021 · github.com · its alternatives →
- 5MH
Hi Hacker News, Preamble: Matrix [0] is a protocol for real-time communication, most known as secure federated chat with client named "element". If you want to join Matrix you may use any public server, but any features, bridges, integrations, etc. configured by server admin, so if you want to add/change or remove something, you can't do that. In most cases, it's question about bridges - like slack, telegram, discord, facebook messenger, etc. That's why I started https://etke.cc/ What is it? Actually, it's html form ( https://etke.cc/#contact ) where you…
2021 · its alternatives →
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Matrix▲77An open network for secure, decentralized communication
2019 · matrix.org · its alternatives →
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- 8HD
2021 · hummingbard.com · its alternatives →
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I started working on Halloy back in 2022, with the goal of giving something back to the community I’ve been a part of for the past two decades. I wanted to create a modern, multi-platform IRC client written in Rust. Three years later, I’ve made new friends who have become core contributors, and there are now over 200 people idling in our #halloy channel on Libera. My hope is that this client will outlive me and that IRC will live on.
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Element is a digitally sovereign, secure and interoperable communications platform. Built on the Matrix open standard, it gives users the independence to control and manage their communications.
2016 · vector.im · its alternatives →
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A simple web browser IRC client written in Node.js. - cjstewart88/nirc
2013 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Video chat, present, and work together, anytime, anywhere!
2020 · miro.com · its alternatives →
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OI Chat▲63Chat and collaboration network for Blockstack users
2019 · chat.openintents.org · its alternatives →
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NIMB IRC Matrix Bridge (NIMB) is a simple client tool that bridges IRC and Matrix channels and forwards messages from one to others - susam/nimb
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Flare▲120The graph-first IDE and interactive map for agentic coding
Aug 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Run your internet application on the world’s fastest network
2021 · subspace.com · its alternatives →
- 18AB
2014 · airchatter.net · its alternatives →
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Convos - Better group chat
2013 · convos.by · its alternatives →
- 20FF
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Subspace▲80All your Agents in one app and persistent context
Apr 2026 · subspace.build · its alternatives →
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2019 · its alternatives →
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