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WeeChat

The extensible chat client·weechat.org

Free · Open source

WeeChat is a fast, light and extensible chat client with a text-based user interface, built around a lightweight core with optional plugins. It primarily implements a full-featured IRC plugin (multi-servers, proxy, IPv6, SASL, nicklist, DCC) and supports scripting in 8 languages via a built-in scripts manager. It can be extended with remote interfaces so users can connect to a running WeeChat instance from a browser, smartphone, GUI client, Emacs, or another WeeChat.

What it's for

Connecting to multiple IRC servers simultaneouslyWriting and running scripts to extend chat functionalityRemote access to a running WeeChat session from other devices/interfacesFile and chat transfer via DCC

Features 20

256 colors
8 scripting languages (Python, Perl, Ruby, Lua, Tcl, Scheme, Javascript, PHP)
Built-in scripts manager
Customizable bars
DCC file and chat transfer
Dynamic filtering of lines
FIFO pipe
Horizontal/vertical window split
Incremental text search
IPv6 support
Lag indicator
Mouse support
Multi-server IRC support
Nicklist with color for nicks and away nicks
Proxy support
Remote interfaces via relay protocol
SASL authentication
Smart filter and anti-flood for IRC
Spell checking
Upgrade without quitting

At a glance

free tieropen sourceAPI

TypeDesktop app

DeploymentInstalled (local)

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux

LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Serbian

CompanySébastien Helleu

Integrations

aspellEmacs

Resources

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