irssi ☆
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Description:
Modular IRC client
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: irc chat terminal client networking
Install: brew install irssi
About:
Irssi is a terminal-based IRC client that runs on various platforms. It is designed to be lightweight and highly configurable, allowing users to connect to multiple IRC networks simultaneously. Its modular architecture supports extensive scripting in Perl or C to extend functionality.
Key Features:
  • Lightweight and fast performance
  • Highly customizable via Perl scripting
  • Supports multiple server connections
  • Modular plugin architecture
Use Cases:
  • Maintaining persistent connections to IRC networks for real-time chat
  • Automating IRC interactions or bot functionality via scripts
Alternatives:
  • WeeChat – More modern interface with a plugin system written in C
  • HexChat – Graphical GTK-based client offering a point-and-click interface
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 29, 2025 3:55pm 2 REVISION_ONLY 7547c0f3
Oct 22, 2024 3:00am 1 VERSION_BUMP 0868cf84
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