halloy ☆
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Description:
IRC client
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2026.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: irc chat client messaging communication
Install: brew install --cask halloy
About:
Halloy is a modern, native IRC client built with Rust and Svelte, offering a fast and responsive user experience. It provides a clean interface for connecting to IRC networks, managing channels, and chatting with communities. The application focuses on simplicity and performance while supporting essential features for both new and experienced IRC users.
Key Features:
  • Native performance with Rust backend
  • Modern, intuitive user interface
  • Multi-server support
  • Theme customization
  • Keyboard shortcuts for efficient navigation
Use Cases:
  • Participating in open source project discussions on Libera Chat and other networks
  • Connecting to community chat rooms and forums
  • Managing multiple IRC server connections from a single interface
Alternatives:
  • Textual – macOS-only IRC client with more advanced features but paid
  • HexChat – Cross-platform GTK-based client, more traditional interface
  • ircII – Terminal-based IRC client, minimal and scriptable
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 2, 2026 9:38am 2026.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 5ca6831b
Jan 21, 2026 7:19pm 2026.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 21a0e9ed
Jan 21, 2026 8:35am 2026.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 02c74040
Sep 17, 2025 4:11pm 2025.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 3069d89c
Jul 31, 2025 8:30pm 2025.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 0bca3101
Aug 4, 2024 10:48pm 2024.10 0 VERSION_BUMP 134a2481
Jul 29, 2024 10:03pm 2024.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 1882cde3
Jul 5, 2024 9:02pm 2024.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 7a1d4968
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