weechat
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Description:
Extensible IRC client
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.8.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 1, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @weechat  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: irc chat terminal client communication
Install: brew install weechat
About:
WeeChat is a fast, lightweight, and extensible Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client. It runs in a terminal, making it highly efficient and suitable for remote sessions or low-resource environments. Its modular design supports plugins and scripts in multiple languages, allowing users to customize the client extensively for their specific workflows.
Key Features:
  • Lightweight and fast terminal-based interface
  • Highly extensible via plugins and scripts (Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.)
  • Secure connections with SSL/TLS support
  • Multi-protocol support (IRC, Matrix via plugin)
  • Highly customizable interface and behavior
Use Cases:
  • Persistent IRC chat sessions on remote servers
  • Customizable team communication for developers
  • Automating chat interactions with scripts
Alternatives:
  • irssi – Irssi is another popular terminal IRC client; WeeChat is often considered more modular and modern with a more active development cycle.
  • HexChat – HexChat offers a graphical user interface (GUI), whereas WeeChat is strictly terminal-based, making it better for headless systems.
Version History
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Dec 26, 2025 6:26pm 4.8.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 9d6406e3
Dec 1, 2025 9:40pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4e4088a1
Sep 15, 2025 4:29pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 652584f5
Dec 26, 2024 5:42pm 1 VERSION_BUMP b39c996c
Dec 23, 2024 1:13pm 0 VERSION_BUMP aebef5bc
Dec 23, 2024 8:19am 0 VERSION_BUMP bb961cee
Dec 15, 2024 8:09am 0 VERSION_BUMP 141cf376
Nov 10, 2024 1:46pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 9efb1926
Oct 30, 2024 2:03pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 501a641f
Oct 30, 2024 12:59pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 0b8e12bc
Oct 22, 2024 3:00am 1 VERSION_BUMP 0e8d2119
Oct 11, 2024 7:19pm 0 VERSION_BUMP cf0827c4