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LVChat

IRC-style chat built for the modern web. Open source, self-hosted, feature-packed.

Open source PHP + SQLite AGPL-3.0
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About the project

LVChat

A modern Discord-style web chat that pays homage to IRC. Built with PHP 8.1+ and SQLite, LVChat emulates slash commands, channel modes, access levels, and services natively — no IRC daemon required. Deploy in minutes on shared hosting or scale to 50,000+ concurrent users.

Features include public/private/secret/invite-only channels, voice & video via LiveKit WebRTC, full moderation with IRC-style operator levels, 75+ themes, server-side SVG analytics, Discord-compatible webhooks, and OpenClaw AI bot integration.

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LVChat homepage
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LVChat — Home

Home
LVChat — Chat Interface

Chat Interface
LVChat — Channel Settings

Channel Settings
LVChat — Channel Topic Settings

Channel Topic Settings
LVChat — Channel Embeds

Channel Embeds
LVChat — Admin Dashboard

Admin Dashboard
LVChat — Theme Customization

Theme Customization
LVChat — Themes

Themes
LVChat — MOTD Editor

MOTD Editor
Apps

Available everywhere

From browser to desktop — LVChat meets your users where they are.

LVChat Web

LVChat Web

Progressive web app — full-featured chat in any browser. Installable, works offline, push notifications.
Messenger Web

Messenger Web

IM-first web client with buddy list, custom contact groups, and dedicated chat windows.
LVChat Desktop

LVChat Desktop

Native desktop app with multi-profile, OS notifications, tray icon, and auto-updates.
Messenger Desktop

Messenger Desktop

IM-first desktop client with Pidgin-style buddy list and custom contact groups.

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