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Irssi runs as a modular text-mode chat client with built-in IRC and additional protocol support through plugins.
About Irssi
Irssi is a modular text-mode chat client. It includes IRC support built in, and third-party modules add support for ICB, SILC, XMPP (Jabber), PSYC and Quassel. This GitHub repository hosts the source code and install instructions for building it with Meson and Ninja, either from a development clone or from a release archive. The build needs glib 2.32 or later and openssl, plus Perl 5.8 or later for Perl support and terminfo or ncurses for the text interface.
The source page lists documentation resources, including a new users guide, a Q&A page and a built-in /HELP command that covers command syntax. Security issues should be reported to [email protected]. Bugs and suggestions can be filed as GitHub issues or sent by email.
Key features
- Modular text-mode chat client
- Built-in IRC support
- Third-party modules for ICB, SILC, XMPP (Jabber), PSYC and Quassel
- Built-in /HELP command with command syntax details
- Source installation using Meson and Ninja
- Release archives with signature verification instructions
Best for: Users who want a text-mode chat client for IRC or other supported protocols and are prepared to build it from source.
Good for
- IRC support is included without a separate module.
- Additional protocols are available through third-party modules.
Watch out for
- The client is text-mode only, as described on the source page.
- Building requires glib 2.32 or later, openssl, and terminfo or ncurses, with Perl 5.8 or later needed for Perl support.
Irssi at a glance
- Website
- github.com/irssi/irssi
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux & Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Good for
- Developers
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Irssi FAQ
What is needed to build Irssi from source?
The source page lists Ninja 1.8, Meson 0.53, glib-2.32 or greater, openssl, and terminfo or ncurses for the text frontend. Perl-5.8 or greater is needed for Perl support. The INSTALL file has further details.
Where can I get help with Irssi commands?
The built-in /HELP command contains details on command syntax. The source page also links to a new users guide and a Questions and Answers page.
How should security issues be reported?
The source page asks that security issues be reported to [email protected].
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