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since 1988 · on LibraIRC today

LibraIRC.

An open, volunteer-run chat network. Twelve web clients, two servers, one rule: be kind. Pick a nickname — you'll land in #lounge.

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Network

Two servers, linked. Their state below is live.

LibraIRC network map Abstract diagram of the two LibraIRC servers, in Germany and Finland, linked to each other. DEGermany · irc01-white FIFinland · irc01-black
  • irc01-whiteGermany—
  • irc01-blackFinland—
Connect with any IRC app
Hostirc.librairc.net
Port6697 — TLS recommended
LoginSASL with your NickServ account
ProtocolIRC with modern IRCv3 capabilities
Web12 browser clients, listed below

Full connection guide

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Rooms

Each link joins the room and #lounge.

  1. 01

    #lounge

    The main room International, busy and friendly. Every way in from this site lands you here.

    LoungeKiwi
  2. 02

    #friends

    Make friends A relaxed room for meeting people and introducing yourself.

    LoungeKiwi
  3. 03

    #india

    India & South Asia A lively community room — English, Hindi and more.

    LoungeKiwi
  4. 04

    #uno

    UNO Card games with a bot dealer. Type !uno to start a round.

    LoungeKiwi
  5. 05

    #wordgame

    Word game Race other players to unscramble words.

    LoungeKiwi
  6. 06

    #help

    Help Connection problems, nicknames, reports — ask the staff.

    LoungeKiwi
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Clients

Twelve open-source web clients. Same network, your choice of style.

  1. 01 Lounge sign-in screen

    Lounge

    The most popular web IRC client

    The most widely used self-hosted web IRC client, developed since 2016. Link and image previews, mobile-friendly formatting and ChatPotion themes.

    OpenSource
  2. 02 KiwiIRC sign-in screen

    KiwiIRC

    Recommended for most people

    The familiar, full-featured web chat. Emojis, avatars and a dark theme — easy for newcomers, complete for veterans.

    OpenSource
  3. 03 Obby sign-in screen

    Obby

    Playful & modern

    A modern, friendly web client with a fresh look and a quick guest login.

    OpenSource
  4. 04 gamja sign-in screen

    gamja

    Fast & minimal

    An ultra-lightweight web client that loads in a blink. Great on slow connections and phones, with a clean, clutter-free layout.

    OpenSource
  5. 05 Lurker sign-in screen

    Lurker

    Clean & modern

    A modern self-hosted web client with a tidy interface. Guests get a fresh, private session every time.

    OpenSource
  6. 06 Orbit sign-in screen

    Orbit

    Modern web chat

    A sleek, responsive web client that feels at home on both desktop and mobile.

    OpenSource
  7. 07 CryptIRC sign-in screen

    CryptIRC

    Privacy-minded

    A privacy-minded web client. Guests go straight to the nickname prompt — no forms, no accounts.

    OpenSource
  8. 08 Tubes sign-in screen

    Tubes

    Lightweight newcomer

    A small, modern web client — the newest addition to the LibraIRC family.

    OpenSource
  9. 09 Simple sign-in screen

    Simple

    Just the basics

    Exactly what the name says: a straightforward client with no learning curve.

    OpenSource
  10. 10 Stugan sign-in screen

    Stugan

    Cosy & simple

    A simple, cosy web client. Every visit starts clean — just pick a nickname and you are in.

    OpenSource
  11. 11 jWebIRC sign-in screen

    jWebIRC

    Old-school style

    A lightweight, classic-looking web client for quick, text-first chatting.

    OpenSource
  12. 12 Wirgloo sign-in screen

    Wirgloo

    Readable & minimal

    A minimalist client focused on readability and accessibility, with quick connection to the community rooms.

    OpenSource
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Principles

  1. Open. Built on an open standard and open-source software.
  2. Private. Guests need no account; private messages are never logged.
  3. Fair. Only real spammers and attackers are banned. Appeals go to the helpdesk.
  4. Volunteer-run. No ads, no tracking, no algorithm.