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quassel-client · v0.14.0 • deprecated
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Quassel IRC: Chat comfortably. Everywhere
brew install --cask quassel-client 2
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Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Quassel IRC is a cross-platform, distributed IRC client that separates the backend and frontend, offering flexibility for power users. Its unique distributed architecture allows for easy chat management across devices.
Quassel IRC connects to IRC servers and facilitates real-time chat communication.
Maturity: The project is active with regular updates and a moderate community following, though it has a niche user base.
Community: Quassel IRC was well-received in 2016 on Hacker News but has seen less recent traction. Reddit discussions indicate interest but also some users seeking alternatives.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Distributed architecture for flexible chat management
- + Highly customizable interface
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Appeals to a niche audience
Community Mentions
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Nov 2022 Quassel IRC
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Jul 2019 Help With Quassel IRC Client
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Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown