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Description:
Application for interacting with Internet Relay Chat (IRC) chatrooms

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 7.2.7,87084841d@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

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

Category: Networking

Tags: irc chat messaging client macos

Install: brew install --cask textual

About:
Textual is a feature-rich, native macOS IRC client known for its clean interface and extensive customization options. It supports modern IRCv3 capabilities, SASL authentication, and offers robust theme support. The application provides a seamless experience for managing multiple server connections and chat rooms simultaneously.

Key Features:

Native macOS integration and design
Advanced theme and appearance customization
Support for modern IRCv3 extensions
Integrated message history and search
Scripting support via AppleScript

Use Cases:

Connecting to IRC networks for team or community communication
Managing multiple chat channels across different servers
Customizing chat client appearance and functionality for specific workflows

Alternatives:

LimeChat – Another native macOS IRC client, but Textual offers more extensive customization and modern protocol support.
HexChat – Cross-platform client using GTK+, offering more features but lacking native macOS integration.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 5, 2026 8:04pm	7.2.7,87084841d	0	VERSION_BUMP	cea47233
Aug 3, 2025 1:24am	7.2.6,65222a260	0	VERSION_BUMP	2b67f2ff