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Dev tools · February 1, 2013

An open source IRC client for your web browser

A simple web browser IRC client written in Node.js. - cjstewart88/nirc

An open source IRC client for your web browser launched on February 1, 2013 with 44 votes, #38 of 551 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.

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In plain words

nirc is an open source IRC client that runs in a web browser, built with Node.js. It allows users to connect to IRC networks and chat through their browser instead of using a traditional IRC application. The tool is designed for developers and anyone who prefers web-based communication tools. Being open source, users can view, modify, and contribute to its code.

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