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# [Irssi](https://irssi.org)
# The Ultimate IRC Experience: Irssi ✨ 🚀
![Build Status](https://github.com/irssi/irssi/workflows/Check%20Irssi/badge.svg?branch=master)
Irssi is the modular, **text-mode chat client** that puts you in control. 🧑‍💻 It comes with built-in **IRC** support, and its extensible design lets you connect to other chat networks, including **ICB** 💬, **SILC** 🔒, **XMPP** (Jabber) 🕊️, **PSYC** 🧠, and **Quassel** 🏘️, via third-party modules. Its the perfect tool for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who prefers the power and efficiency of the command line. 💻
Irssi is a modular text mode chat client. It comes with IRC support
built in, and there are third party
[ICB](https://github.com/jperkin/irssi-icb),
[SILC](http://www.silcnet.org/),
[XMPP](http://cybione.org/~irssi-xmpp/) (Jabber),
[PSYC](http://about.psyc.eu/Irssyc) and
[Quassel](https://github.com/phhusson/quassel-irssi) protocol modules
available.
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![irssi](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/5665186/32180643-cf127f60-bd92-11e7-8aa2-882313ce1d8e.png)
## Getting Started 🚀
## [Download information](https://irssi.org/download/)
### Installation 🛠️
#### Development source installation
There are a few ways to get Irssi up and running. If you're looking to contribute to development, you'll want the latest source. For a stable release, you can download a pre-packaged tarball. 📦
[Ninja](https://ninja-build.org/) 1.8 and [Meson](https://mesonbuild.com/) 0.53
**Development Source Installation**
```
To get the absolute latest features and fixes, clone the Git repository and build the project using **Ninja** and **Meson**. 👨‍💻
```sh
git clone https://github.com/irssi/irssi
cd irssi
meson Build
ninja -C Build && sudo ninja -C Build install
```
#### Release source installation
**Release Source Installation**
* Download [release](https://github.com/irssi/irssi/releases)
* Verify signature
```
For a stable, tested version, download the official release from GitHub. Be sure to verify the signature for a secure installation. 🔐
```sh
tar xJf irssi-*.tar.xz
cd irssi-*
meson Build
ninja -C Build && sudo ninja -C Build install
```
### Requirements
**System Requirements**
- [glib-2.32](https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/GLib) or greater
- [openssl](https://www.openssl.org/)
- [perl-5.8](https://www.perl.org/) or greater (for perl support)
- terminfo or ncurses (for text frontend)
Before you start, make sure you have the following dependencies: 👇
#### See the [INSTALL](INSTALL) file for details
* **glib-2.32** or greater
* **openssl** 🛡️
* **perl-5.8** or greater (for Perl support) 🧩
* **terminfo** or **ncurses** (for the text frontend) 🖥️
## [Documentation](https://irssi.org/documentation/)
For more detailed instructions, check the **INSTALL** file. 📄
* [New users guide](https://irssi.org/New-users/)
* [Questions and Answers](https://irssi.org/documentation/qna/)
* Check the built-in `/HELP`, it has all the details on command syntax
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## [Themes](https://irssi-import.github.io/themes/)
## Dive into the Details 📖
## [Scripts](https://scripts.irssi.org/)
### Documentation 📚
## [Modules](https://irssi.org/modules/)
Whether you're a new user or a seasoned pro, the Irssi documentation is your best friend. 🤝
## [Security information](https://irssi.org/security/)
* **New User's Guide** 👶: A gentle introduction to the basics.
* **Questions and Answers** ❓: Find quick solutions to common issues.
* **Built-in Help** `/HELP` 💡: Use the `/HELP` command directly in Irssi for detailed information on every command and syntax.
Please report security issues to staff@irssi.org. Thanks!
### Customization ✨
## [Bugs](https://github.com/irssi/irssi/issues) / Suggestions / Contributing
Make Irssi your own with a vibrant community of themes, scripts, and modules. 🎨
Check the GitHub issues if it is already listed in there; if not, open
an issue on GitHub or send a mail to [staff@irssi.org](mailto:staff@irssi.org).
* **Themes** 🌈: Customize the look and feel of your chat client.
* **Scripts** ✍️: Extend functionality with user-created scripts.
* **Modules** 🏗️: Add support for new protocols or features.
Irssi is always looking for developers. Feel free to submit patches through
GitHub pull requests.
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You can also contact the Irssi developers in
[#irssi](https://irssi.org/support/irc/) on irc.libera.chat.
## Community & Support 🫂
### Get Involved 👋
Irssi is an **open-source project** and thrives on community contributions. We're always looking for new developers\! 🌟
* **Bug Reports & Suggestions** 🐞💡: Have a problem or a great idea? Check the [GitHub issues](https://github.com/irssi/irssi/issues) to see if it's already been reported, or open a new one. You can also email us at **staff@irssi.org**. 📧
* **Contributions** 💖: Feel free to submit patches via **GitHub pull requests**.
* **Chat with us\!** 🗣️: You can find the developers and other users in **\#irssi** on irc.libera.chat. 💬
### Security 🛡️
We take security seriously. If you discover a security issue, please report it privately to **staff@irssi.org**. Your help in keeping Irssi secure is greatly appreciated. 🙏