ii ☆
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Description:
Minimalist IRC client
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: irc chat client terminal minimalist
Install: brew install ii
About:
ii is a minimalist terminal-based IRC client that creates a simple IRC channel directory structure on the filesystem. It uses standard input and output for communication, allowing users to interact with IRC servers using basic shell commands and tools. This Unix philosophy approach provides a lightweight and scriptable alternative to complex graphical IRC clients.
Key Features:
  • Filesystem-based interface (reads/writes to IRC directories)
  • Minimal dependencies and small codebase
  • Scriptable via standard Unix tools
  • Terminal-based for low resource usage
Use Cases:
  • Lightweight IRC chatting on servers or low-resource systems
  • Scripting IRC bots or automated interactions
  • Learning IRC protocol basics through filesystem interaction
Alternatives:
  • irssi – More feature-rich terminal client with built-in UI
  • weechat – Advanced, extensible client with plugin support
Version History
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Sep 14, 2024 6:14am 0 VERSION_BUMP 60ab4860
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