weechat
Extensible terminal-based IRC client with multi-protocol support and script integration
WeeChat is a terminal-based chat client that functions as a modular IRC client with support for multiple protocols through plugins. The core application maintains a lightweight architecture where all plugins, including IRC support, can be loaded or unloaded independently. It implements IRC RFC compliance for standards 1459, 2810, 2811, 2812, 2813, and 7194.
The client supports extensive customization through configuration options and script integration across eight programming languages: Perl, Python, Ruby, Lua, Tcl, Scheme, JavaScript, and PHP. Users can extend functionality by writing custom scripts or installing community-developed scripts from the WeeChat script repository.
WeeChat runs on GNU/Linux, BSD variants, GNU/Hurd, Haiku, macOS, and Windows (through Bash/Ubuntu and Cygwin environments). The application targets users who prefer terminal-based interfaces for IRC communication and need advanced customization capabilities beyond standard graphical IRC clients.
