The Lounge is a self-hosted, web-based IRC client that functions as a persistent bouncer replacement, keeping users connected to IRC servers even when their browser is closed or device is offline. It runs as a Node.js backend with a WebSocket bridge that relays IRC events and commands between the server and browser, and includes a built-in HTTP and HTTPS server for direct TLS termination without an external reverse proxy. The client supports multiple user accounts on a shared server installation, with LDAP authentication for credential validation. It maintains persistent server-side IRC conne
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Official repository for the ZNC IRC bouncer
The main features of znc/znc are: Chat And Messaging, Communication Platforms, IRC Bouncers, IRC Clients, IRC Communication.
Open-source alternatives to znc/znc include: weechat/weechat — The extensible chat client. thelounge/thelounge — The Lounge is a self-hosted, web-based IRC client that functions as a persistent bouncer replacement, keeping users… quassel/quassel — Quassel IRC: Chat comfortably. Everywhere. convos-chat/convos — Convos :busts_in_silhouette: is the simplest way to use IRC in your browser. kiwiirc/kiwiirc — 🥝 Next generation of the Kiwi IRC web client. ergochat/ergo.
