mcabber ☆

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Description:
Console Jabber client

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: xmpp jabber chat console messaging terminal

Install: brew install mcabber

About:
Mcabber is a lightweight, console-based instant messaging client designed for the XMPP (Jabber) protocol. It provides a secure and efficient way to communicate via text, with support for group chats, message history logging, and file transfers. Its minimal resource usage and terminal-native interface make it ideal for remote server administration and low-bandwidth environments.

Key Features:

Console-based interface (ncurses) for low resource usage
Support for XMPP protocols including TLS/SSL encryption
Multi-User Chat (MUC) support
Message history logging and offline messaging
Highly configurable via a configuration file

Use Cases:

Managing communications on headless servers via SSH
Maintaining a lightweight, distraction-free chat environment
Communicating securely over low-bandwidth networks

Alternatives:

Profanity – Profanity is another console XMPP client with a similar philosophy but often features a more modern interface and plugin system.
Gajim – Gajim is a full-featured graphical XMPP client for desktop environments, offering a GUI experience rather than a terminal interface.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 2:17am		2	VERSION_BUMP	ec0b02d5