Weechat-Android

Weechat-Android

Relay client for the WeeChat IRC client.

Internet Messaging

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Description

This is a WeeChat relay client for Android.

This application is not a standalone an IRC client. It connects to WeeChat that has to be running on a remote machine. If you are looking for a standalone IRC client for Android, you will need to look elsewhere.

What’s new (1.11)

* Use snackbars for error messages
* Include full traceback with errors when available
* Show more extensive error details when file upload fails
* Support themed app icons
* Target Android API 35
* Drop support for Android API below 26
* A few minor bug fixes and improvements

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.11 current
04ad24a2d0f4d3af…
2026-03-21 3.1 MB API 26
1.10.1
fc9ed3558ffc0cdf…
2025-03-05 3.0 MB API 21
1.10
f2056f2a713862d8…
2025-02-03 3.0 MB API 21

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
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  • VibrationControl the vibration alert.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Exact alarmsTrigger actions at a precise time.
  • WeechatAndroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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