CGI:IRC is a no-JavaScript web IRC client that uses HTML forms and persistent HTTP connections to provide IRC access through a browser. It serves as a gateway for IRC networks or a workaround for restrictive firewalls, though it requires Perl CGI support and can be resource-intensive. The project is hosted on GitHub with documentation available for setup and configuration.
Background
IRC (Internet Relay Chat) is a longstanding text-based communication protocol, and web-based clients often rely on JavaScript for real-time interactions. CGI (Common Gateway Interface) is an older server-side technology for dynamic web content.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Apr 8, 2026 at 04:05 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10