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Spec sheet

Purpose
Kiwi IRC is a web based messenger that uses IRC.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Integrations
The client can connect to IRC networks and bouncers, including ZNC, and supports file uploading and video calling through plugins.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Privacy
The privacy policy says the client and widget retrieve or store no user data and that IRC traffic is not logged.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Support
The site links to a support mailing list.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Account security
For registered website users, the privacy page says it stores the minimum required data and hashes passwords with eight rounds of Blowfish.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Browser support
The project README says it is tested on modern browsers and IE11, including Chrome Mobile on Android, Firefox, and Safari 9 or later.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Chat channels
websiteRead 20 Sep 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Client features
The site lists themes, plugins, user scripts, SSL, multiple languages, text styling, and support for desktop, phone, and tablet.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Connection options
Kiwi IRC can connect directly to a websocket IRC server, through webircgateway, or stay connected with KiwiBNC.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Customization
The client supports light and dark modes, multiple layouts, themes, plugins, and runtime configuration through a JSON file.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Embedding
A widget can be embedded in a website to provide live chat, with no downloads or plugins required for visitors.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Encryption
The privacy policy says Kiwi IRC forces HTTPS for its pages and links to encrypt browser traffic to its servers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Free access
The maker describes Kiwi IRC as designed to be used freely and its website widget as free live chat.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com
GitHub use
The embedding page describes generating a GitHub Markdown button that links a project to an IRC channel.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Live agent chat
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Network administration
Kiwi-enabled network tools include WEBIRC support, real-time user statistics, and control over which servers Kiwi users can connect to.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Network tools
IRC network tools include WEBIRC hostname handling, real-time user connection statistics, and controls over which servers users can connect to.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Networks
It supports single or multiple IRC network connections and can use a default network or one you choose.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Plugins
The README lists file uploading and video calling as examples of plugin support.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Self-hosting
Kiwi IRC consists of static files that can be hosted on a web server or CDN.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support limitation
Kiwi IRC says it cannot control IRC networks that use its service, including network bans.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Transport security
The privacy page says kiwiirc.com forces HTTPS to encrypt browser traffic to its servers, including IRC messages.Read 11 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Visitor tracking
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Website chatbot
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · kiwiirc.com
Website embedding
The maker describes embedding a Kiwi IRC widget in websites, including WordPress, Joomla, blogs, and other CMS sites.Read 12 Oct 2026 · kiwiirc.com

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