Glowing Bear, a self-hosted web IRC front end for WeeChat

In plain words

Glowing Bear is a self-hosted web interface that allows users to access WeeChat, an IRC client, through a browser. Intended for developers and IRC users who want remote access to their chat client, it eliminates the need to connect directly via terminal. Users host the application themselves rather than relying on a third-party service. The project is available on GitHub for those interested in deploying and customizing their own instance.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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