Kiwi IRC

OPEN SRC

A modern web IRC client with customizable themes.

► Modern IRC users wanting a customizable web client

VG SCORE

7.0

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Product Details

PricingOpen Source

API✅ REST

Learning CurveEasy

Integrations12 available

■ INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING — Weekly tool drops. No spam.

PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

Clean, modern interface that lowers the barrier for new IRC users.
Extremely accessible with no software installation required.
Open-source and self-hostable for complete control and customization.

WEAKNESSES

−Relies on the Kiwi IRC server for the hosted version, which could be a privacy concern for some users.
−As a web client, it may lack some advanced features of powerful desktop clients like HexChat.

KEY FEATURES

Customizable Themes

Change the look and feel with various themes and layouts.

Plugin Support

Extend functionality with a variety of available plugins.

Mobile Responsive

Use the client seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices.

Browser-Based

Access IRC directly from any modern web browser.

WHO IS Kiwi IRC BEST FOR?

Open-source project communities

Provides a modern, accessible web interface for real-time chat and collaboration on IRC networks without requiring users to install desktop clients.

INTEGRATIONS

OAuth providersSlack (via bridges)Libera ChatIRCCloudwebhooksDiscord (via bridges)ZNCcustom themesThe LoungeMatrix (via bridges)browser extensionsIRC networks