LimeChat
LimeChat is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client for macOS, designed to connect to multiple IRC networks and channels. It offers features including server management, auto-join capabilities, file sending, SSL authorization, and integration with macOS Notification Center. IRC is a text-based chat protocol popular among technical communities, hobbyists, and users who prefer decentralized, non-corporate communication platforms. LimeChat provides a native macOS interface for this classic protocol.
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1 suggestionLimeChat was discontinued by its developer and no longer receives updates or support. The latest version was 2.47, last updated in 2020. Although early reports suggested the app might support Apple Silicon, the evidence is conflicting and development has ceased entirely. Since Apple is removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), this app will no longer function on Macs running that release or later. If you rely on IRC chat, consider moving to Mango IRC, which is actively maintained and runs natively on Apple Silicon, or Colloquy, another native macOS IRC client under ongoing development. Both preserve the lightweight IRC experience while ensuring future compatibility with modern macOS releases.
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