What’s new
Fixed link handling for IP addresses and ports. URLs such as https://192.168.1.10:8443/image.png are now detected as a whole, so the file name is no longer treated as a separate domain; link previews use the same parser.
Quick answer
Multi-server IRC client: SASL, bouncers, IRCv3, notifications
VIRC (Vittix IRC Chat Client) is a modern, feature-rich multi-server IRC client for Android.
Features:
* Multi-server: stay connected to several IRC networks (Libera Chat, OFTC, and any other) at once * Clean shell-and-drawer interface for switching quickly between channels and private messages * Bouncer support (ZNC, soju) and SASL authentication (SCRAM-SHA-256, PLAIN fallback) * IRCv3 support: server-time timestamps, chathistory gap backfill on join/reconnect, typing indicators * Secure connections: TLS with trust-on-first-use certificate pinning for self-signed servers, plus STS policy enforcement * Passwords stored in the device keychain; profile backups are AES-encrypted and password-protected * Background keep-alive service keeps sessions connected while the app is in the background * Smart reconnects with exponential backoff and flap detection * Local notifications for private messages and mentions, with deep links straight into the channel * Message history saved locally (SQLite) with pagination * Slash commands: /join, /part, /msg, /query, /nick, /me, /topic, /identify, /whois, moderation commands and more * Nickname and command auto-complete
VIRC is free and open source software. There are no ads, no analytics and no tracking - your messages go directly to the IRC server you choose.
Network notes: image previews for links posted in channels are fetched directly from your device and can be disabled in Settings. File uploads are sent only to the upload host you configure - a default is preset, and imgur, catbox and litterbox presets are included.
How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is VIRC?
Multi-server IRC client: SASL, bouncers, IRCv3, notifications
Who develops VIRC?
VIRC is developed by Ketan Dholakia.
Which Android version does VIRC require?
VIRC requires Android API 24 or later.
What is the current version of VIRC?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.0.1.
Which license does VIRC use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists GPL-3.0-or-later.
Where is the source code for VIRC?
https://github.com/ketandholakia/vittixIRC
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