JTZL's Chat for WebIRC vs ConverseJS

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 – Send private message * /notice – Send notice message * /me – Send action message * /query – Open private chat context User & Channel Info: * /whois – 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 – Ping user * /version [nick] – Get version info Advanced Commands: * /ctcp – Send CTCP command * /motd [server] – View message of the day * /stats [server] – View server statistics * /raw – 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.

Converse.js is an open source webchat client, that runs in the browser and can be integrated into any website. It’s similar to Facebook chat, but also supports multi-user chatrooms. Converse.js can connect to any accessible XMPP/Jabber server, either from a public provider such as chatme.im, or to one you have set up yourself. For more information, check out conversejs and MotoStorie. Special Thanks To my sister for having tolerated My work for the economic support Features Single-user chat Multi-user chatrooms XEP 45 Direct invitations to chat rooms XEP 249 vCard support XEP 54 Service discovery XEP 30 In-band registration XEP 77 Contact rosters and groups Contact subscriptions Roster item exchange XEP 144 Chat statuses (online, busy, away, offline) Custom status messages Typing and chat state notifications XEP 85 Desktop notification messages Messages appear in all connected chat clients XEP 280 Third person “/me” messages XEP 245 XMPP Ping XEP 199 Server-side archiving of messages XEP 313 Client state indication XEP 352 Off-the-record encryption Translated into 16 languages Hand-crafted, and made with love, in Padova, Italy. Based on Converse.js.