GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 989
- Forks
- 233
- Open issues
- 157
- Commits, last 12 months
- 8
- Last commit
- Jun 19, 2026
- Latest release
- v1.7.1Sep 13, 2023
- Created
- Dec 3, 2016
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About Kiwi IRC
Responsive web IRC client with theming support. Kiwi IRC is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and written mainly in Vue, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 989 stars and 233 forks on GitHub, with 8 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
Topics
- irc
- web
- client
- messenger
- chat
- irc-client
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What is Kiwi IRC?
Kiwi IRC is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our IRC & XMPP category. Responsive web IRC client with theming support. The source code lives at github.com/kiwiirc/kiwiirc, where it has 989 stars.
Is Kiwi IRC free and open source?
Yes. Kiwi IRC is open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run Kiwi IRC with Docker?
Kiwi IRC does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (Nodejs), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to Kiwi IRC?
Popular open-source alternatives to Kiwi IRC include ejabberd, The Lounge and Weechat.
Is Kiwi IRC actively maintained?
The most recent commit to Kiwi IRC was on Jun 19, 2026 with 8 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is v1.7.1, published Sep 13, 2023. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.