Android @lemmy.world xmanmonk @lemmy.sdf.org 3w ago

IRC Client for Android

What IRC client do you all recommend for Android? I'm looking for a non-paid option that will allow me to connect to a passworded host. Any suggestions?

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I've always used Revolution IRC, and haven't had any issues with it.
- This looks like it will work well for me, thanks! Giving it a try now!
- I second this, Revolution is great
I've been using Weechat-Android to connect to my self-hosted Weechat for over a decade. This is one of the killer mobile apps that keeps me on Android and I love it.

I also have a couple instances of thelounge that people use on mobile via the PWA (progressive web app).
- Using a self-hosted thelounge too and, as alternative if my home connection drop or so, I have irssi in termux.
i gave up on irc clients for android and use matrix with irc bridges. elements app
Quassel server at home and Quasseldroid to connect to it.
People are really still using IRC?
- Of course, it's the best proto for chat, I use it actively everyday since 1997.
  
  Please elaborate. I haven't heard of anyone using this since the early '00s. What's great about it?
I just copy/pasted your post onto a search engine... wow, it works.

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