Glowing Bear
A modern web frontend for the WeeChat IRC client that works on any device with a browser.
What is Glowing Bear?
Glowing Bear is a web frontend for the WeeChat IRC client that provides a modern browser-based interface. It connects directly to a user's WeeChat instance via WebSockets, allowing access to IRC chats from any device with a browser. The project enhances WeeChat with features like media embedding while keeping all backend processing on the WeeChat server.
WeeChat users who want a modern, cross-platform web interface for accessing their IRC sessions from multiple devices without terminal access. It's particularly useful for users who value mobility and browser-based convenience.
Developers choose Glowing Bear because it provides a fully-featured web interface for WeeChat without requiring a separate backend server—it connects directly to WeeChat via WebSockets. The project is entirely client-side, can be self-hosted or used via their hosted version, and works as a progressive web app on mobile devices.
Overview
A web client for WeeChat
Use Cases
Best For
- Accessing WeeChat IRC sessions from mobile devices or tablets
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