JTZL's Chat for WebIRC is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by jtzl.
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Pros
- +Published by jtzl — established developer track record
Cons
- −No public reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified
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How JTZL's Chat for WebIRC works
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This plugin provides a shortcode that renders a lightweight IRC client written in vanilla JavaScript. It supports direct WebSocket connections to IRC servers (IRCv3-friendly) and includes an optional WebIRC gateway.
Security-conscious defaults:
Server allow-list (host:port format), WSS (WebSockets over SSL/TLS) only
Optional WebSocket subprotocols (e.g., text.ircv3.net)
Optional WS path (e.g., /webirc)
Optional CSP connect-src helper (off by default)
Input sanitization and validation
Proper escaping of output
Features:
Modern Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with adaptive layouts for all screen sizes
Enhanced Mobile Experience: Touch-optimized interface with proper virtual keyboard support
Smart Responsive Behavior: Overlay sidebar on mobile, collapsible on tablet, side-by-side on desktop
Editable Username: Click-to-edit nickname with real-time validation and user persistence
User Persistence: Automatic nickname saving for logged-in WordPress users
Lightweight vanilla TypeScript/JavaScript implementation (no frameworks)
Fully responsive design with semantic HTML
Internationalization ready (i18n strings)
Configurable server allow-list with strict validation
WebSocket subprotocol support (IRCv3)
Optional WebIRC gateway fallback
Comprehensive IRC slash commands: 30+ commands including /join, /part, /nick, /msg, /whois, /topic, /away, /help, and more
Automatic nickname generation and collision handling
Debug logging and connection status indicators
Optional Content Security Policy (CSP) header generation
WordPress hooks and filters for extensibility
Follows WordPress Coding Standards
Usage Basic Usage:
Simply add the shortcode [chat_webirc] to any page or post where you want the IRC chat to appear. The plugin will use secure default settings to connect to a test IRC server.
Shortcode Examples:
* Basic: [chat_webirc] – Uses default server and channel
* Custom channel: [chat_webirc channel="#mychannel"]
* Custom server: [chat_webirc server="irc.example.com:7443" channel="#general"]
Available IRC Commands:
Once the chat is loaded, users can use these commands:
Basic Commands:
* /join #channel – Join a channel
* /part [#channel] – Leave current or specified channel
* /nick newname – Change nickname
* /quit [message] – Disconnect
* /help – Show all available commands
Communication:
* /msg <nick> <message> – Send private message
* /notice <target> <message> – Send notice message
* /me <action> – Send action message
* /query <nick> – Open private chat context
User & Channel Info:
* /whois <nick> – Get detailed user information
* /who [channel] – List users in channel
* /list [pattern] – List available channels
* /names [channel] – List nicknames in channel
* /topic [text] – View/set channel topic
Status & Utility:
* /away [message] – Set away status
* /back – Remove away status
* /ping <nick> – Ping user
* /version [nick] – Get version info
Advanced Commands:
* /ctcp <nick> <command> – Send CTCP command
* /motd [server] – View message of the day
* /stats <query> [server] – View server statistics
* /raw <command> – Send raw IRC command (if enabled)
Type /help in the chat for the complete command reference.
Configuration:
Go to Settings → Chat for WebIRC in your WordPress admin to customize servers, channels, and security options.
Notes
Some public IRC networks may restrict WebSocket connections to certain origins. The included test server permits connections for testing purposes.
Do not send sensitive information. This client is intentionally minimal and does not yet support SASL authentication.
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What is JTZL's Chat for WebIRC?
JTZL's Chat for WebIRC is an app for WordPress. It is published on WordPress Plugin Directory and tracked by AppRanks, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. AppRanks tracks its category position, review-velocity trend, and the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by jtzl.