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README.md

The Ultimate IRC Experience: Irssi ✨ 🚀

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. It’s the perfect tool for developers, sysadmins, and anyone who prefers the power and efficiency of the command line. 💻

Getting Started 🚀

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. 📦

Development Source Installation

To get the absolute latest features and fixes, clone the Git repository and build the project using Ninja and Meson. 👨‍💻

git clone https://github.com/irssi/irssi
cd irssi
meson Build
ninja -C Build && sudo ninja -C Build install

Release Source Installation

For a stable, tested version, download the official release from GitHub. Be sure to verify the signature for a secure installation. 🔐

tar xJf irssi-*.tar.xz
cd irssi-*
meson Build
ninja -C Build && sudo ninja -C Build install

System Requirements

Before you start, make sure you have the following dependencies: 👇

  • glib-2.32 or greater
  • openssl 🛡️
  • perl-5.8 or greater (for Perl support) 🧩
  • terminfo or ncurses (for the text frontend) 🖥️

For more detailed instructions, check the INSTALL file. 📄

Dive into the Details 📖

Documentation 📚

Whether you're a new user or a seasoned pro, the Irssi documentation is your best friend. 🤝

  • 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.

Customization ✨

Make Irssi your own with a vibrant community of themes, scripts, and modules. 🎨

  • 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.

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 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. 🙏