kirc

Small, portable C implementation with minimal dependencies, making it easy to audit, modify, and run on resource-constrained systems, as highlighted in the README's emphasis on portability.

Optimized for keyboard navigation and editing, enabling efficient chat interaction without mouse reliance, which aligns with the project's focus on a minimal, terminal-based experience.

Command and message aliases allow for faster interaction, reducing typing overhead for common tasks, as noted in the features list for enhancing productivity.

Standard Makefile-based build simplifies compilation and installation from source, ensuring straightforward setup for developers familiar with Unix-like environments.