gitter-cli ☆

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Description:
Extremely simple Gitter client for terminals

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: gitter chat cli terminal messaging

Install: brew install gitter-cli

About:
GitterCli is a lightweight command-line interface for interacting with the Gitter chat service. It enables users to read and send messages directly from their terminal without a graphical interface. This tool is ideal for developers who want to stay connected to their communities while remaining in their command-line workflow.

Key Features:

Terminal-based chat interface
Minimal dependencies
Simple authentication flow
Real-time message streaming

Use Cases:

Monitoring team chat while coding in a terminal
Sending quick messages to Gitter rooms without leaving the CLI
Integrating chat notifications into terminal workflows

Alternatives:

irssi – Generic IRC client, not Gitter-specific
Gitter web app – Full-featured but requires browser and GUI

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2024 4:50am		0	VERSION_BUMP	15f89251
Oct 2, 2023 2:57am		0	VERSION_BUMP	288672ec