RetroHexChat uses a classic mIRC-style layout with retro aesthetics.
Layout
Toolbar:
Quick-access buttons for common actions.
Tab Bar:
Switch between Status, channels, and PM tabs.
Topic Bar:
Shows the current channel name, modes, and topic.
Conversations:
Hierarchical navigation (left pane) with channels, inline user list, and PMs.
Chat Area:
Message display with formatting and clickable URLs.
Formatting Toolbar:
Bold, italic, underline, color, and strip controls.
Status Bar:
Your nickname, current channel, and user count.