LimeChat
LimeChat is an IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client for macOS that allows users to connect to multiple IRC networks and channels simultaneously. It offers features including auto-join for favourite rooms on startup, file sending, SSL encryption support, and integration with the macOS Notification Centre. The app provides a clean, native interface for IRC communication and is used by communities that rely on IRC for real-time chat and collaboration.
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1 suggestionLimeChat has been discontinued by its developer and has not received updates since 2020. The latest version (2.47) is an Intel-only build with no native Apple Silicon support. Since the app is no longer maintained, there will be no updates to address the September 2028 removal of Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 — the app will stop launching entirely on that release. If you rely on LimeChat for IRC communication, you should begin migrating to an actively maintained alternative now. Colloquy is a free, open-source IRC client that runs natively on Apple Silicon and continues to receive updates. For a more modern approach, consider web-based IRC clients like KiwiIRC or The Lounge, which run in your browser and require no installation. Both offer feature parity with LimeChat and will continue working regardless of Rosetta 2's removal.
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