bitchx ☆

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Description:
Text-based, scriptable IRC client

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.2.1@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: irc client terminal chat scripting

Install: brew install bitchx

About:
BitchX is a sophisticated, text-based IRC client designed for power users and system administrators. It features a robust scripting language for automation and extensive customization options. Its primary value is providing a highly configurable and scriptable environment for managing complex IRC communications directly from the terminal.

Key Features:

Advanced scripting language for client automation
Highly customizable interface and keybindings
Support for multiple server connections simultaneously
Built-in DCC (Direct Client-to-Client) file transfers

Use Cases:

Managing long-term IRC server connections for community moderation
Automating repetitive tasks or responses on IRC channels via scripts

Alternatives:

irssi – Irssi is a modern alternative with a similar focus on scripting and terminal use, but with a more active development community.
weechat – WeeChat is a highly extensible and lightweight client, offering a more modern plugin architecture compared to BitchX's legacy scripting.

License: BSD-3-Clause

Dependencies: openssl@3

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 6:51pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	7e9e212e