center-im ☆

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Description:
Text-mode multi-protocol instant messaging client

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 5.0.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: instant-messaging terminal multi-protocol chat ncurses

Install: brew install center-im

About:
CenterIM is a text-mode user interface for instant messaging that supports multiple protocols including ICQ, AIM, Yahoo, and IRC. It runs in the terminal, allowing users to communicate without a graphical environment. The client provides a unified interface for various chat services, making it ideal for remote system administration or low-bandwidth scenarios.

Key Features:

Multi-protocol support (ICQ, AIM, Yahoo, IRC)
Text-mode interface for terminal usage
Unified contact list across services
Minimal system resource usage

Use Cases:

Managing instant messages via SSH on remote servers
Communicating over low-bandwidth or unstable network connections
Consolidating multiple chat accounts into one terminal client

Alternatives:

Finch – Uses the ncurses library; part of the Pidgin project.
WeeChat – Lightweight and modular; primarily focused on IRC but supports other protocols via plugins.

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