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Work · June 12, 2014

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A browser-based IRC client built on Node.js – first Node project

A browser-based IRC client built on Node.js – first Node project launched on June 12, 2014 with 60 votes and more than 90% of that year's launches.

In plain words

Airchatter is a browser-based IRC client built on Node.js, launched in 2014. It allows users to connect to IRC networks through a web interface rather than traditional desktop applications. The software is designed for people who want to access IRC chat directly from their browser without installing additional software. It represents an early Node.js project that brings classic internet relay chat functionality into the web environment.

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