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Ask HN: What's the best IRC client for a Mac?

5 points by kentf 17y ago

I am using Colloquy but looking for a change. Is there anything better out there?

cpr 17y ago
Not that I've found...
- kentf 17y ago
  Boo... I want one that does smart replies...
evdawg 17y ago
I really like XChat Aqua (http://xchataqua.sourceforge.net/ http://xchataqua.sourceforge.net/). It's not really being maintained anymore, but don't let the low version number scare you. It has never crashed on me once. I like it because I was so used to XChat on Linux, it provides me with a familiar interface. If you're hardcore, try MacIrssi (http://www.sysctl.co.uk/projects/macirssi/ http://www.sysctl.co.uk/projects/macirssi/), which is seeing lots of active development.
- kentf 17y ago
  Thanks! I will check these out.
- kentf 17y ago
  MacIrssi looks pretty cool. XChat Aqua is very linuxy... too much for my taste :)
johng 17y ago
BitchX
pclark 17y ago
irssi
qhoxie 17y ago
What is it you do not like about Colloquy? That will probably lead to better answers to your question.
icey 17y ago
I used to use emacs and XChat, but now I just prefer to use Mibbit.
quellhorst 17y ago
I have switched to the beta version of adimu. It has decent IRC support. I have used colloquy and irssi/bitchx in the past
defied 17y ago
I'm using LimeChat (http://limechat.net/mac/ http://limechat.net/mac/). It's a pretty good client. Supports multiple irc servers, highlighting, ... everything you want :)