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Description:
Instant messaging application

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.5.10.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @adium | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: chat messaging im irc xmpp multi-protocol

Install: brew install --cask adium

About:
Adium is a free, open-source instant messaging client for macOS, designed to connect to multiple chat services simultaneously. It supports protocols like XMPP (Jabber), IRC, and legacy services such as AIM and MSN. The application focuses on providing a unified, customizable interface for managing all conversations in one place.

Key Features:

Multi-protocol support for diverse messaging services
Highly customizable interface with themes and styles
Advanced features like file transfers, growl notifications, and OTR encryption

Use Cases:

Consolidating chats from multiple instant messaging networks into a single application
Communicating on IRC or XMPP networks with a native macOS experience

Alternatives:

Texts – A modern, commercial alternative with a focus on a unified, premium user interface.
Messages – Apple's native app, which is deeply integrated into macOS but supports fewer third-party networks.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm	1.5.10.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	16d5cf03
Jul 9, 2024 10:29am	1.5.10.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	07ed39ca