irssi
A modular, terminal-based IRC client with support for multiple chat protocols via third-party modules.
What is irssi?
Irssi is a terminal-based, modular chat client primarily used for IRC (Internet Relay Chat). It provides a lightweight, text-mode interface for real-time communication, with built-in IRC support and extensibility through third-party modules for other protocols like XMPP and SILC. It solves the need for a fast, customizable, and resource-efficient chat client that runs in server environments or over SSH.
System administrators, developers, and chat enthusiasts who prefer terminal-based tools, need a lightweight IRC client for server environments, or require extensibility through scripting and modules.
Developers choose Irssi for its minimal resource usage, high customizability via Perl scripts and themes, and robust terminal-based interface that works seamlessly over SSH or in headless setups.
Overview
The client of the future
Use Cases
Best For
- Connecting to IRC networks from a terminal or over SSH
- Lightweight chat clients for resource-constrained servers
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