ircii ☆
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Description:
IRC and ICB client
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: irc chat terminal networking icb
Install: brew install ircii
About:
Ircii is a classic, lightweight terminal-based client for Internet Relay Chat (IRC) and the Internet Citizen's Bulletin (ICB). It provides a minimalistic, scriptable interface for connecting to chat servers directly from the command line. Its primary value is offering a stable, resource-efficient communication tool for users who prefer a keyboard-driven, terminal-centric workflow.
Key Features:
  • Lightweight and fast terminal interface
  • Built-in scripting language for automation and customization
  • Support for both IRC and ICB protocols
  • Highly configurable key bindings and display options
Use Cases:
  • Connecting to IRC servers from headless servers or remote terminals
  • Automating chat interactions with custom scripts
  • Maintaining persistent chat sessions in a terminal multiplexer like tmux
Alternatives:
  • irssi – Irssi is a more modern and highly modular IRC client with a larger feature set and active development.
  • weechat – WeeChat is a highly extensible, fast, and lightweight IRC client with a plugin-based architecture.
Version History
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Sep 20, 2024 8:37pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e923342a
Sep 14, 2024 9:17am 0 VERSION_BUMP fdf91dd2
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