New to IRC? New to all of this? You’re welcome here. You don’t need to be a tech person, have a project, or know anyone already.
Open the door
Open the browser chat, choose a nickname, and connect to #lobby. No download or account needed to start chatting.
Say hello. Stay a while.
#lobby is our everyday gathering place. Talk about your day, join a conversation, or settle in and listen. Replies aren’t always instant; people leave IRC open while life happens.
Make yourself at home
Read the House Rules and Privacy Policy. Our welcome guide walks you through clients, keeping your nickname, and getting more out of the services.
Which services need an account?
Each service is independent. There’s no single sign-on: only register for what you use.
- IRC: chat without an account; register your nickname if you want to keep it.
- Forum: read freely; register to post.
- Git: browse public projects freely; create an account to host repositories or participate in issues and pull requests.
- Search, radio, and ASCII art: no account needed to search, listen, or create.
Need a hand? Ask in #help through webchat. The full tour includes service setup guides.