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IRC for Free & Open Source Software
Internet Relay Chat network for FOSS communities, developers, and open source projects.
Connecting open source since 1995
user@localhost:~$ irc irc.freenode.net
Connecting to irc.freenode.net:6667...
★ Connected to freenode IRC Network
Home of free and open source software|
About freenode
IRC network for free and open source software communities. We've been hosting FOSS projects and developers since 1995.
[FOSS]
Free & Open Source
Built for the FOSS community. We support software freedom, open standards, and community-driven development.
Open standards (RFC 1459)
Community governance
No corporate bullshit
[RELIABLE]
It Just Works
Multiple servers, SSL/TLS encryption, IPv6 support. We keep it simple and focus on uptime.
SSL/TLS encryption
IPv6 support
Works with any IRC client
[HISTORY]
Nearly 30 Years
We've been around since 1995. Thousands of FOSS projects have called freenode home.
Since 1995
Battle-tested
Home to major FOSS projects
Connection Guide
Connect with any IRC client. Plain text or SSL, whatever you prefer.
[SERVER INFO]
Server irc.freenode.net
Ports 6665-6667, 8000-8002
SSL/TLS 6697, 7000, 7070
WebChat irc.com
[CLIENTS]
HexChat
WeeChat
irssi
mIRC
IRCCloud
The Lounge
[QUICK START]
# Connect to the network
/server irc.freenode.net
# Set your nickname
/nick yournickname
# Join the main channel
/join #freenode
# Get help if needed
/join #help
Popular Channels
Join communities discussing FOSS projects, programming languages, and open source tech.
#freenode
Network discussion and announcements
#help
General IRC and network support
#linux
Linux operating system discussion
#python
Python programming language
#javascript
JavaScript development and frameworks
#bitcoin
Bitcoin cryptocurrency discussion
#ocean
Official home of OCEAN mining
#opensource
Open source projects and philosophy
#security
Information security and privacy
#webdev
Web development and design
Find More Channels
Use /list to browse all available channels
Network Staff
Volunteer administrators keeping the network running and supporting the FOSS community.
[ADMIN]
f
Network Administrator
Network Operations
[ADMIN]
eskimo
Network Administrator
Network Operations
[ADMIN]
poison
Network Administrator
Network Operations
[ADMIN]
tjr
Network Administrator
Network Operations
[STAFF]
andrew
Network Staff
Community Support
[STAFF]
DickCheney
Network Staff
Community Support
[STAFF]
End3r
Network Staff
Community Support
[STAFF]
hack
Network Staff
Community Support
[STAFF]
Neo
Network Staff
Community Support
[STAFF]
Neo`Nemesis
Network Staff
Community Support
[STAFF]
prerogative
Network Staff
Community Support
[STAFF]
y2k
Network Staff
Community Support
Need Help?
For network issues or general IRC support, join our help channels.
/join #help
/join #freenode