IRC Client: getIRC
IRC Client: getIRC connects to multiple IRC servers and channels from one Mac window, with completion, search and keyboard shortcuts.
Pick for an existing IRC workflow that needs a graphical Mac client.
Server grouping and nickname or command completion reduce repeated navigation.
Keep in mind: The client does not supply a private IRC network or guarantee encryption, moderation or history retention on a chosen server.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Add custom servers and channels
- Search and select channels
- Use nickname completion, shortcuts and display controls
Good for
- IRC users comfortable selecting and managing their own networks.
Consider alternatives for
- People expecting a fully managed private team chat service.
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: macOS 10.11.
- The client does not supply a private IRC network or guarantee encryption, moderation or history retention on a chosen server.
Privacy & permissions
IRC servers, channel participants and any enabled logs may retain messages. Check the network's transport and logging behavior before sharing private information.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 15, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, release notes, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
- Official developer disclosure
Full cached official product or developer repository text reviewed; captured 2026-11-12. External services, hardware and edition limitations retained above.
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