Netsplit
IRC for 2026 and beyond
Only for Mac
Free
Mac
Netsplit is an open-source, modern IRC client for macOS.
Connect to multiple networks at once using TLS or an optional SSH tunnel, with IRCv3 capability support, SASL authentication, per-server identities, and other helpful features.
Browse live channel lists, join and favorite channels, keep conversations organized by network, and navigate with ease.
Netsplit includes:
• Multiple simultaneous server connections
• IRCv3 capability support and SASL authentication
• Per-server identities, automatic reconnects, and on-connect commands
• Live channel browsing, member lists, and channel favorites
• Private messages, mention notifications, CTCP actions, and familiar IRC commands
• Operator and moderation controls, including invites, kicks, and ban management
• Fast keyboard navigation and a Command-K jump palette
• Back and forward conversation history
• Link warnings and rich link and image previews
• Client-side muting and configurable channel-event noise
• Customizable themes, text size, message spacing, and nickname colors
• Thoughtful VoiceOver labels, keyboard focus controls, and reduced-motion support
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The developer, Richard Stokes, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
- Seller
- Richard Stokes
- Size
- 12.3 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2026 Richard Stokes