Netsplit
Netsplit is an open-source IRC client for macOS that lets you follow conversations across multiple networks, message people privately, and moderate channels.
by Richard Stokes
What you get
Keep your IRC conversations organized across multiple networks on your Mac.
With Netsplit, you can stay connected to several IRC networks at once while keeping each network’s conversations separate. Browse live channel lists to find discussions, save favorite channels for later, and exchange private messages. You can use a different identity on each server and reconnect automatically when a connection drops.
You can move between conversations with keyboard shortcuts or the Command-K switcher, and get notified when someone mentions you. Muting and adjustable channel-event messages let you cut down on chatter you don’t need to follow. Link warnings help you approach shared URLs cautiously, while image and link previews show more of what’s being shared.
If you run a channel, you can handle invitations, remove disruptive participants, and manage bans. You can also adjust text size, spacing, and colors to make chats easier to read, with VoiceOver support and reduced-motion options available.
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Keep networks separate
You can follow several IRC networks at once without mixing their conversations or server identities.
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Return to favorite discussions
You can browse current channel lists, favorite channels, and jump between conversations from your keyboard.
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Reduce unwanted chatter
You can mute locally and adjust channel-event messages while still receiving mention notifications.
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Manage your channels
You can invite participants, kick disruptive users, and maintain bans from the same app you use to chat.
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Read more comfortably
You can adjust text size, message spacing, and nickname colors, or navigate with VoiceOver and keyboard focus controls.
Best for
- You participate in IRC communities across multiple networks
- You moderate an IRC channel
- You prefer keyboard navigation for text conversations
Skip it if
You don’t need Netsplit if you don’t use IRC and only want access to other messaging services.
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From the developer
Netsplit is an open-source, modern IRC client for macOS. Connect to multiple networks at once using TLS or an optional SSH tunnel, with IRCv3 capability support, SASL authentication, per-server identities, and other helpful features.Read the full description
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