I built an open-source IRC client for Android - AndroidIRCX

Велимир Майсторов — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:36:10 +0000

Hey everyone 👋
I’ve been working on an open-source IRC client for Android called AndroidIRCX, and I wanted to share it with the community.
The goal was to create a modern, lightweight, and privacy-focused IRC app, while preserving the classic IRC experience. The app is actively maintained and continues to evolve based on user feedback.
Key features:
🔔 Real-time notifications
🔐 Optional app lock (PIN / biometrics)
🔗 Supports irc:// and ircs:// deep links
📡 Multiple servers and channels
🔁 Reliable auto-reconnect logic
🧱 ZNC (bouncer) ready
🧬 IRCv3 protocol support
🔒 End-to-end encryption (E2EE)
🧩 Clean, simple UI with no unnecessary tracking
The entire project is fully open source, and contributions, issues, and pull requests are very welcome.
🔗 GitHub:
https://github.com/AndroidIRCx/AndroidIRCx
📱 Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidircx
🌐 Website:
https://androidircx.com
This started mostly as a passion project and as a way to keep IRC usable and relevant on modern Android devices.
I’d love to hear your feedback, suggestions, or criticism 🙂
Thanks for reading!

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I built an open-source IRC client for Android - AndroidIRCX