irssi
Use this skill when the user wants a terminal IRC client — connect to channels, run scripts, or stay on IRC over SSH without a GUI.
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- javimosch/supercli
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- July 20, 2026 at 21:53
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- Use this skill when the user wants a terminal IRC client — connect to channels, run scripts, or stay on IRC over SSH without a GUI.
# irssi Plugin
Modular terminal IRC client. Lightweight, scriptable with Perl, and ideal for persistent IRC sessions over SSH or on headless servers.
## Installation
```bash
apt install irssi
# or
brew install irssi
```
## Basic Usage
```bash
# Launch irssi (connects using ~/.irssi/config)
irssi
# Connect to a network and join a channel (inside irssi)
/connect irc.libera.chat
/join #supercli
```
## Key Features
- Multiple server windows and tabbed channels
- Perl scripting for automation and custom commands
- Works over SSH — no desktop environment required
- Persistent sessions with screen/tmux for always-on IRC
## Usage Examples
- "Connect to Libera Chat and join #myproject"
- "Run a terminal IRC client over SSH"
- "Set up a persistent IRC session with irssi"
## SuperCLI
```bash
sc irssi _ _
sc plugins learn irssi
```
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