iXQ

New ICQ Client for MacOS X, implemented in Objective-C with AOL's OSCAR protocol
Oct 09, 2026
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Category:
Communication › Texting & Video calls
Developer:
Starman
License:
Freeware
Total downloads:
3
Latest version:
2

Description

A cutting-edge ICQ Client designed for MacOS X, built using Objective-C and the latest AOL protocol, OSCAR (ICQv7). This project includes essential ICQ features like messaging, history tracking, and contact management. If you have Objective-C skills and want to contribute, reach out to starman, the lead developer. If not, you can still help by sharing ideas, discussing interface improvements, or designing icons.

iXQ 2 for Mac is available as a free download on our software library. Our antivirus analysis shows that this Mac download is safe. The current installation package available for download occupies 1.8 MB on disk. IXQ for Mac belongs to Communication Tools. This free software for Mac OS X was originally produced by Starman.

From the developer:

XQ is a new ICQ Client for MacOS X. It is developed in Objective-C and it implements the new protocol of AOL, OSCAR (ICQv7). The project currently supports most basic icq features such as standard and URL messaging, history, and contact list management. If you know some Objective-C programming and if you're interested in helping the project, contact starman,the lead programmer.

You may want to check out more software for Mac, such as ISL Pronto, Instant Messaging or JabberFoX, which might be similar to iXQ.

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