Since launching bIRC, I've received a few requests from people who couldn't download it on their work computers. Not ideal ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
So I've made a direct version. Say hi to bIRC for direct download — a notarized DMG you can get straight from the bIRC website.
Same app, same features. Using Sparkle for updates.
bIRC is still free. For the direct version, Pro is a license key you buy on the website. An App Store purchase doesn't unlock the direct version (and the other way around), so pick the one that suits you. Your servers sync through iCloud, so both versions see the same setup.
Download it here:
bIRC - Direct download
Enjoy!