IRIS - IRC Interface System

Modern chat, timeless protocol.

Iris is a sleek, mobile-first chat application that brings modern UX to the IRC protocol. Featuring a clean, Discord-inspired interface, Iris makes traditional IRC networks feel like modern chat platforms. Built with a Go-based gateway and a Flutter-powered client, Iris adds support for images, avatars, and real-time messaging---all while staying true to IRC fundamentals.

✨ Features

• 📱 Beautiful Android client with modern chat UI
• 🌐 Gateway server connects to an Ergo IRC Server
  • Places a WebSocket interface between IRC and the Flutter/Android client
  • Supports ProxyProtocol v1 to forward the client IP to the IRC server
• 🔐 NickServ authentication for secure identity
• 🖼️ Embedded media support, including avatars and image file attachments
  • Images are stored for 12 hours (configurable in config.go)
• 💬 Discord-style experience with channel list, private messages, and real-time updates
  • Channel list stays synced with joined channels
  • Fully working DMs with last message preview and channel activity status
  • Hold user avatar/name to DM or block user, or hide a message
  • Tap and hold hidden messages or user to unhide/unblock
  • Hold DM user to remove DM from list
  • Messages in notifications for DMs are added to your local DM history
• 🌙 /away and /back support
  • Automatically sets you as away when the app is backgrounded or the phone is put to sleep
  • Keeps you connected for push notifications while showing accurate presence in IRC
• 📜 Gateway-integrated bot for enhanced history and presence tracking
  • The bot joins channels and can be invited to private rooms
  • Enables better message history and archival features
• 🛠️ Many UI fixes for improved responsiveness, layout, and stability
• 🔔 Discord-like push notifications now fully working!
• 👥 Dynamic member list updates live on join/part events
• 🔄 Session restore: Seamlessly reload your chat state and sync across devices/SASL accounts
• 📋 Channel list with real-time indicators
• 🖼️ Image attachments
  • Send images in-line with your chats directly from your Android device!
• 🕹️ Tap and hold on channels to leave/part
• 🔒 Encrypted DMs fully functional
• @ Mentions for users with message highlighting
• 😃 IRC-safe emoji picker

🚧 Upcoming Features

• 📝 Edit messages (updates message in IRC; app updates in place, like Discord)
• 👫 Friends list

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: Flutter
• Backend Gateway: Go
• Protocol: IRC + custom metadata layer
• Auth: Ergo IRC API (/v1/check_auth)

More features and improvements coming soon!