Visual IRC (ViRC) is a free, open-source Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client designed specifically for the Windows operating system. It is highly regarded for its extensibility, where nearly all of its core functionality is driven by a built-in scripting language, allowing users to modify the program’s behavior without editing its source code. Key Features of Visual IRC
Highly Customizable Interface: Users can personalize the Visual IRC client with custom fonts, colors, images, and background wallpapers.
Powerful Scripting: Includes a script editor with a visual form designer and a unique, “Delphi-like” scripting language for advanced automation.
Advanced Communication: Supports multiple server connections simultaneously and features a DCC whiteboard for shared drawing.
User Management: Provides user profiles and fully customizable commands, toolbars, and menus. Relation to KVIrc
While often confused by name, KVIrc is a separate, more modern project based on the Qt GUI toolkit.
Cross-Platform: Unlike ViRC (which is Windows-only), KVIrc supports Linux, Unix, Mac OS, and Windows.
Active Development: While ViRC development has slowed, KVIrc remains highly active with its latest stable release, KVIrc 5.2.10 “Quasar”, launched in December 2025. Summary of Differences Visual IRC (ViRC) Platform Windows only Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Unix Primary Focus Script-driven extension Visual richness and Qt-based UI Status Older, less active Mature and actively updated Download
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