Swirc is a terminal-based client for Internet Relay Chat (IRC) and Internet Citizen’s Band (ICB). Written in C and C++, it uses ncurses to provide a text interface designed with portability and security in mind.
The application allows users to connect to IRC networks, participate in channels and exchange private messages. It also supports ICB, an older chat protocol that provides group conversations and private communication.
Swirc offers a range of connection and authentication settings, allowing users to control how they communicate with servers. It can be configured through command-line options and configuration files, making it suitable for users who prefer a keyboard-driven environment.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Terminal interface built using ncurses.
- Supports both IRC and ICB communication protocols.
- TLS encryption with configurable certificate verification.
- SASL authentication support.
- Support for IRCv3 capabilities.
- IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity.
- Automatically join specified channels when connecting.
- Configurable server addresses, ports, nicknames and user information.
- Optional desktop notifications through libnotify.
- Internationalised interface with GNU gettext support.
- Configurable connection settings and debug logging.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux and Windows.
Website: github.com/uhlin/swirc
Support:
Developer: Markus Uhlin
License: BSD 3-Clause ‘New’ or ‘Revised’ License
Swirc is written in C and C++. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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