ekg2 ☆

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Description:
Multiplatform, multiprotocol, plugin-based instant messenger

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.3.1@4 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: messaging instant-messenger terminal irc xmpp tui

Install: brew install ekg2

About:
ekg2 is a plugin-based, multiplatform instant messaging client that supports multiple protocols including Gadu-Gadu, IRC, and XMPP. It features a text-based user interface and a robust scripting engine for automation and customization. The client is designed for advanced users who require a lightweight, terminal-centric communication tool.

Key Features:

Multi-protocol support (XMPP, IRC, Gadu-Gadu, etc.)
Plugin-based architecture for extensibility
Text-based user interface (TUI) for terminal usage
Scripting capabilities for automation

Use Cases:

Managing multiple chat accounts from a single terminal interface
Automating chat tasks via scripts and plugins
Running a lightweight messenger on servers or low-resource devices

Alternatives:

Finch – Finch uses the ncurses interface and is based on libpurple, offering a similar terminal chat experience.
WeeChat – WeeChat is a highly extensible IRC client that also supports other protocols via plugins, focusing on relay and scripting.

License: GPL-2.0-only

Dependencies: openssl@3, readline

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

Version History

Detected	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 15, 2025 5:02pm	4	VERSION_BUMP	ca75164b
Sep 16, 2025 7:42pm	4	VERSION_BUMP	7d8a3333
Nov 19, 2024 12:37am	4	VERSION_BUMP	b3f37159
Sep 12, 2024 5:54pm	4	VERSION_BUMP	1485633c