Colloquy (IRC client)
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| Stable release: | 2.1 (3574) (January 16, 2007) [+/-] |
| Preview release: | None (n/a) [+/-] |
| OS: | Mac OS X |
| Use: | IRC Client |
| License: | GPL |
| Website: | www.colloquy.info |
Colloquy is an open-source IRC and SILC client for Mac OS X. It uses its own chat core that is also included as part of the ChatKit project, though in the past it used Irssi as its IRC protocol engine. Its developers' goal is to offer a robust IRC and SILC experience to users while blending seamlessly with the look and feel of other Mac OS X applications. To this end, Colloquy provides a user interface that is consistent with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines in addition to traditional IRC command-line controls. Colloquy also has comprehensive support for scripting and can be automated using Applescript.
[edit] Plugins and customizability
Colloquy supports customizable message views called "styles" using XSLT and Apple's WebKit renderer. These act like themes, completely altering the way the application displays chat sessions. The software also supports a wide array of plugins that enable customization of the application and integration with other aspects of the Mac OS X environment.
