Modern chat, timeless protocol.
Iris is a sleek, mobile-first chat application that brings modern UX to the IRC protocol. Featuring a clean, Discord-inspired interface, Iris makes traditional IRC networks feel like modern chat platforms. Built with a Go-based gateway and a Flutter-powered client, Iris adds support for images, avatars, and real-time messaging---all while staying true to IRC fundamentals.
- 📱 Beautiful Android client with modern chat UI
- 🌐 Gateway server connects to an Ergo IRC Server
- Places a WebSocket interface between IRC and the Flutter/Android client
- Supports ProxyProtocol v1 to forward the client IP to the IRC server
- 🔐 NickServ authentication for secure identity
- 🖼️ Embedded media support, including avatars and image file attachments
- Images are stored for 12 hours (configurable in
config.go)
- Images are stored for 12 hours (configurable in
- 💬 Discord-style experience with channel list, private messages, and real-time updates
- Channel list stays synced with joined channels
- Fully working DMs with last message preview and channel activity status
- Hold user avatar/name to DM or block user, or hide a message
- Tap and hold hidden messages or user to unhide/unblock
- Hold DM user to remove DM from list
- Messages in notifications for DMs are added to your local DM history
- 🌙 /away and /back support
- Automatically sets you as away when the app is backgrounded or the phone is put to sleep
- Keeps you connected for push notifications while showing accurate presence in IRC
- 📜 Gateway-integrated bot for enhanced history and presence tracking
- The bot joins channels and can be invited to private rooms
- Enables better message history and archival features
- 🛠️ Many UI fixes for improved responsiveness, layout, and stability
- 🔔 Discord-like push notifications now fully working!
- 👥 Dynamic member list updates live on join/part events
- 🔄 Session restore: Seamlessly reload your chat state and sync across devices/SASL accounts
- 📋 Channel list with real-time indicators
- 🖼️ Image attachments
- Send images in-line with your chats directly from your Android device!
- 🕹️ Tap and hold on channels to leave/part
- 🔒 Encrypted DMs fully functional
- @ Mentions for users with message highlighting
- 😃 IRC-safe emoji picker
- 📝 Edit messages (updates message in IRC; app updates in place, like Discord)
- 👫 Friends list
- Frontend: Flutter
- Backend Gateway: Go
- Protocol: IRC + custom metadata layer
- Auth: Ergo IRC API (
/v1/check_auth)
More features and improvements coming soon!
