irssi

name	irssi
description	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

apt install irssi
# or
brew install irssi

Basic Usage

# 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

sc irssi _ _
sc plugins learn irssi