Convos
A web-based IRC client with multi-user support
Convos is a self-hosted, browser-based IRC client designed to make IRC accessible with a modern web UI while keeping connections and chat history available across devices. It supports both single-user and multi-user deployments and can be run as a long-lived service so your IRC connections stay online.
Key Features:
- Web IRC client UI for networks, channels, and private messages
- Multi-user support (suitable for teams) with separate accounts
- Always-on server process (bouncer-like) to keep IRC connections alive
- Persistent logs/history stored server-side for later viewing
- Notifications and highlights support (client UI feature)
- Deployable via container images and typical service managers
Use Cases:
- Replace hosted web IRC clients for personal IRC access from any browser
- Provide a shared, self-hosted IRC web gateway for a team/community
- Run an always-on IRC session to avoid missing messages while offline
Convos is a practical option if you want an IRC-focused web chat experience with persistent connectivity and multi-user operation. It fits well for users who still rely on IRC networks and want a modern interface without depending on third-party hosted web IRC services.
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