Polari supports Internet Relay Chat and is designed to integrate with GNOME.

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About Polari

Polari is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client designed to integrate with GNOME, the Linux desktop environment. Its homepage describes a simple interface meant to keep attention on conversations.

Polari supports public chat in IRC channels and private one-to-one conversations. Notifications are included so users can see new messages. The app is installed from Flathub, and the latest listed version is 50.0, released on 2026-05-31. The homepage lists Florian Müllner as the maintainer and links to ways to contribute, report issues, translate, and donate to the GNOME Foundation.

Key features

  • Public chat with other people in IRC channels
  • Private one-to-one IRC conversations
  • Notifications for new messages
  • Designed to integrate with the GNOME desktop
  • Simple interface focused on conversations
  • Installation from Flathub
Best for: Linux users of the GNOME desktop who want an IRC client that fits their desktop environment.
Good for
  • Designed to integrate with GNOME
  • Simple interface focused on conversations
  • Notifications help users notice new messages

Polari at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux, Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Polari FAQ

How do I install Polari?
The homepage says to install the latest version from Flathub.
Where can I report issues or suggest ideas for Polari?
The homepage directs users to the app's issue tracker for reporting issues or contributing ideas.
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