We've been discussing this a bit on the functionaries-en list and there have been some security concerns raised. I've opened https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T429101 to track the issue.
> On Jun 13, 2026, at 6:39 PM, Md. Zillur Rahman via Wikitech-l > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I am excited to announce the launch of WikiLounge, a new, always-on IRC web > client and bouncer built specifically for the Wikimedia community and hosted > securely on Wikimedia Cloud Services (WMCS). > > For many Wikimedians, IRC remains a vital platform for real-time > collaboration, seeking help, and monitoring projects. However, traditional > IRC drops your connection when you close your browser or go offline, causing > you to miss out on conversations while you are away. > > WikiLounge solves this by acting as a persistent bouncer. It keeps your IRC > presence active 24/7 on Libera.Chat network. When you log back in via your > web browser or mobile device, you can read all the channel history and > private messages you missed. > > We have just completed a major upgrade and deployed a new Unified Web > Dashboard to make joining and managing your account as easy as possible. > > Key Features: > > Always-On Connection: Catch up on missed messages when you return. > Mobile-Friendly: A clean, responsive web interface powered by open-source > software (The Lounge). > Automated Self-Service: Securely log in using your Meta-Wiki account via > OAuth to request access, change your server password, or declare a > "Wikibreak" to pause inactivity limits. > How to join: To protect server resources and prevent abuse, WikiLounge > requires users to have at least 500 global edits across Wikimedia projects. > > If you meet the requirements and would like an account, you can read the full > documentation and apply directly through the new automated portal: > > Documentation: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/IRC/WikiLounge > Public Portal: https://wikilounge.wmcloud.org/ > If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me, drop a task in > Phabricator under the WikiLounge project, or join us in our newly created > IRC channel #wikimedia-lounge. > > > > Regards, > User:ZI Jony > _______________________________________________ > Wikitech-l mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] > https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/wikitech-l.lists.wikimedia.org/
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