icbirc ☆

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Description:
Proxy IRC client and ICB server

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: irc icb proxy protocol legacy chat

Install: brew install icbirc

About:
Icbirc acts as a proxy that bridges standard IRC clients to ICB (Internet Citizen's B) servers. It translates IRC protocol commands into the ICB protocol, enabling users to connect to legacy ICB networks using modern chat applications. This tool facilitates communication and access to ICB groups without requiring specialized client software.

Key Features:

Protocol translation from IRC to ICB
Enables use of modern IRC clients with legacy ICB networks
Lightweight server proxy architecture
Preserves core ICB functionality through IRC interface

Use Cases:

Connecting to historical ICB networks using current IRC clients
Bridging communication between IRC and ICB protocols
Accessing legacy academic or organizational ICB servers

Alternatives:

ircII – ircII is a native IRC client; Icbirc specifically bridges to ICB, whereas ircII cannot connect to ICB servers directly.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 10:00am		0	VERSION_BUMP	eb583df9
Sep 14, 2024 5:48am		0	VERSION_BUMP	28e778e2