
HexChat is an easy to use yet extensible IRC Client. It allows you to securely join multiple networks and talk to users privately or in channels using a customizable interface. You can even transfer files.
HexChat supports features such as: DCC, SASL, proxies, spellcheck, alerts, logging, custom themes, and Python/Perl scripts.
i wish libera.chat let me use a vpn while on it & it's a bit complicated to use at 1st. but otherwise, i really like this! it's a fun nostalgic messaging program. i choose this one for irc because i like the design