Polari For Linux

There's something so refreshingly simple about IRC clients, not to mention the nostalgia they bring for some of us. If you're running Linux, and you're looking for a nice IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client, then you might be interested in checking out Polari.

Polari is an open-source IRC client specifically designed for the GNOME desktop environment.

Just like all IRC clients, Polari allows you to join IRC channels, transfer files, as well as send private messages.

Some of the basic features of Polari include the ability to join and manage multiple IRC channels, save and access history, identify mentions, transfer files, as well as quickly access last used rooms.

Another great feature is the ability to quickly share content. For example, you can paste pictures or multiple lines of text, and Polari automatically uploads them to a public paste servce.

The application also features auto-completion. This feature allows you to quickly spell nicknames and IRC commands by simply tapping the TAB key. In short, it allows you to spend less time on configurations, and more time chatting with other users.

You can also make Polari run in the background. Of course, this is a default feature for most IRC clients, but on Polari, you have to manually toggle it on from the app's menu.

Polari is a modern and stylish IRC client that looks at home on GNOME environments.

It's true that it doesn't have all the advanced configuration features of most modern IRC clients out there, and its GNOME-like design might annoy some users (since it doesn't have the basic title bar, it's a bit difficult to move it between virtual desktops), but if simplicity is what you're after, it works just fine.