senpai ☆

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Description:
Modern terminal IRC client

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: irc matrix chat terminal messaging

Install: brew install senpai

About:
Senpai is a modern terminal IRC client designed for the Matrix era, offering a streamlined and efficient chat experience. It provides native support for Matrix bridging, allowing seamless interaction with IRC networks through a single, lightweight interface. Its focus on simplicity and performance makes it an ideal choice for users seeking a distraction-free communication tool.

Key Features:

Native Matrix bridging support
Lightweight and fast terminal interface
Modern UI with nick colorization and notifications
Configurable via simple text files

Use Cases:

Connecting to IRC networks via Matrix bridges
Daily communication on lightweight terminal environments
Managing multiple chat channels efficiently

Alternatives:

WeeChat – WeeChat is highly extensible via plugins but more complex to configure than Senpai.
Irssi – Irssi is a classic IRC client but lacks native modern Matrix support.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 10:58pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	45f6ed5b
Sep 14, 2024 5:26pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	84a66a1b