What is XonChat?
XonChat is a free, open source cross-platform Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client first released in 2019 by Eugene Prikazchikov. It is written in C++ using the Qt framework. XonChat provides a user-friendly graphical interface for connecting and communicating on IRC networks and channels.
Key features of XonChat include:
- Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Unix systems
- Connect to multiple IRC servers and channels at once
- Customizable interface with different themes
- Supports standard IRC commands and CTCP messages
- SSL-encrypted server connections
- Scrollback buffer to view previous chat history
- Multi-line editing of chat text
- Notifications including highlights, whispers, channel events
- Various plugins to extend functionality
- Scripting capabilities using Qt Script
While lightweight without unnecessary bloat, XonChat has all the essential capabilities expected of a modern IRC client. Its intuitive tabbed interface allows managing multiple conversations easily. Reliable performance combined with all needed options for everyday IRC use makes XonCha a suitable choice for casual and advanced IRC users alike.