Halloy
halloy · v2026.7.2
IRC client
brew install --cask halloy Trust Score 6/10
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v2026.7.2Review
Mar 10, 2026Halloy is a modern, sleek IRC client built with Rust, offering a cross-platform experience with a focus on simplicity and reliability. It's ideal for developers and IRC enthusiasts seeking a reliable and visually appealing chat application.
Halloy is a modern graphical IRC client that allows users to connect to IRC networks and communicate through channels and direct messages.
Maturity: The project is mature with strong community interest, evidenced by over 3,800 GitHub stars, though it has a notable number of open issues.
Community: Halloy has received positive attention on Hacker News, with multiple high-profile mentions and engaged discussions. No Reddit mentions found.
Pros
- + Modern Rust-based design with a focus on performance and security
- + Cross-platform availability with a consistent user experience
- + Sleek and intuitive user interface
Cons
- - Limited configuration options as noted in user feedback
- - No auto-update feature
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