Robust IRC

Robust IRC provides IRC without netsplits through a distributed IRC server built on the RobustSession protocol. It is for IRC server operators and IRC users who want a distributed approach to running IRC. RobustSession provides the protocol foundation, while the program itself serves IRC. The focus is server infrastructure: operators run the distributed server, and users connect through IRC. This makes Robust IRC relevant to communities that depend on IRC and want to avoid netsplits. Its main limitation is its narrow role. Robust IRC is a server, not an IRC client, and it is based specifically on RobustSession. It does not replace the client people use to connect to IRC. The program also addresses IRC rather than other kinds of communication software. For teams evaluating it, the key choice is whether a distributed IRC server using RobustSession fits their IRC setup.