Kiwi IRC
A web based IRC client
What is Kiwi IRC?
Kiwi IRC is a Chrome extension providing a web-based IRC client. It's specifically designed to be simple and user-friendly, enabling users to connect to a variety of major IRC networks directly from their browser without the need for any plugins. Constant improvements and updates are ensured by a community of passionate developers.
Stats
Users:
5,000+
Rating:
3.33
(92)
Creation date:
2013-02-13
Risk impact:
Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
Size:
12.14K
Stats date:
Chrome-Stats Rank
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13453
Other platforms
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Summary
KiwiIRC makes webIRC easy. A hand-crafted IRC client that you can enjoy. Designed to be used easily and freely. Connect to a variety of the biggest IRC networks directly from your browser without any plugins. Constantly being improved by a community of passionate developers, Kiwi IRC will always be up to date whever you take it.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Great interface
- Works well
- Good for people behind HTTP-only firewall
Cons
- No way to save channel setup
- Does not recognize registered Nickserv name
- Just a redirect to a website, not a native app
Most mentioned
- Works well
- Great interface
- No way to save channel setup
Recent reviews
Not a native app, just a redirect to a website.
Doesn't work with ZNC, so who cares?
I am not sure why people keep making these useless apps that don't actually work for people who use IRC regularly.
Slow app but ok. Will not use in future, though, because does not save the username or irc server.
Safety
Risk impact
Kiwi IRC is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Kiwi IRC has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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