Free
Available today- Always-on connection to your networks
- History and catch-up
- Several networks at once
- Installable app and notifications
- Sync across devices
- Encrypted files in private chats
- Links, media, dark mode and more
Your IRC, always connected.
IRCBouncer keeps you on your IRC networks around the clock, even with the browser closed. When you come back, everything is there: what you missed, your mentions and your private messages, on your computer or your phone.
Free. Nothing to install. Already have an account? Sign in
You log off. IRCBouncer doesn’t.
A bouncer is an IRC client that runs on a server and never leaves. You come and go as you like; it stays in the channel for you and keeps everything.
- 23:40
You close your laptop. IRCBouncer stays in #self-hosting, #jazz-pt and your private chats.
- 03:12
Someone says your nick. You get a notification on your phone, if you want one.
- 08:05
You open the app on the train. The night’s messages are there and the conversation opens where you left off.
Made for people who live on IRC
Everything on this list works today, on the free plan.
Always connected
- Online around the clock
- You stay on your networks from the server, even with the browser closed.
- Full history
- Read what you missed and pick up where you left off.
- Several networks at once
- Libera.Chat, OFTC, PTnet or any other IRC network.
- Automatic identification
- NickServ and SASL, so you always get your own nick.
On all your devices
- Sync
- Read markers, drafts and settings follow you from one device to the next.
- Install it as an app
- On your phone or computer, with its own icon and full screen.
- Notifications
- Alerts for mentions and private messages, even with the app closed.
- A link for every conversation
- Each channel and private chat has its own address. Bookmark it or open it on another device.
More than text
- Links and media in the chat
- Link previews and a player for YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, SoundCloud and Spotify without leaving the channel.
- End-to-end encrypted files
- In private chats, files are encrypted in your browser. The link expires after 7 days.
- Emoji
- Type :tada: or just :tad and pick from the list. 🎉
- Guest mode
- Join a channel with just a nick, no account needed.
For everyone
- Dark mode
- Switch between light and dark in one tap.
- English and Portuguese
- The whole interface in both languages.
- Accessible
- Meets WCAG 2.2 AA: keyboard, screen readers and contrast.
How it works
Create an account
Sign up with your email. Or join as a guest, with just a nick, to try it out.
Add a network
Pick the network, your nick and channels. If your nick is registered, add your NickServ or SASL password.
Close the tab
IRCBouncer stays connected. Come back whenever you like, from any device.
Plans
Start today on the free plan. Pro is on its way.
Pro
Coming soon- GitHub, GitLab and Forgejo/Gitea notifications
- HTTP webhooks
- Discord bridge
- More networks
- Longer history
- Bigger files
- A dedicated IPv6 address
No date or price yet. Everything that is free stays free.
Frequently asked questions
What is an IRC bouncer?
A program that stays connected to IRC for you, on a server. Because it never leaves your channels, it keeps the messages while you are away and shows them to you when you return. IRCBouncer combines the bouncer and a web client: no server to rent, nothing to configure.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in the browser, on your computer or your phone. If you like, you can install it as an app for its own icon and notifications.
Which networks can I use?
Any IRC network: Libera.Chat, OFTC, PTnet or another one. You can be connected to several networks at once.
Can I use HexChat, irssi or WeeChat?
Not yet. For now you use IRCBouncer through its web client, in the browser or installed as an app.
Can I try it without an account?
Yes. Guest mode lets you join a channel with just a nick. If you like it, create an account later.
Are the files I send private?
In private chats, files are encrypted in your browser before they leave your device, and the link expires after 7 days.
My nick is registered. Does that work?
Yes. Enter your password when you add the network and IRCBouncer identifies you with NickServ or SASL.
How much does it cost?
The free plan includes everything on this page except what is marked Pro. Pro is in preparation and has no price yet.
Get back on IRC without missing a thing.
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