Matrirc – run irssi in 2026, talk to people on Matrix
This solves no real problem — Element works, there's already a Matrix-to-IRC bridge running on half the FOSS networks, and probably nobody under 30 has opened irssi voluntarily this decade. I wrote it anyway because I miss Esc 4 and clunky window-split commands. Matrirc is a local IRC server that speaks Matrix on the back. Point irssi at localhost:6667, log in with Matrix creds, rooms show up as channels. brew tap pawelb0/tap brew install matrirc
In plain words
Matrirc is a local IRC server that translates Matrix protocol into IRC, allowing users to connect with their Matrix credentials via irssi or other IRC clients pointing to localhost:6667. Matrix rooms appear as IRC channels. It bridges modern Matrix communication with the classic IRC client experience, designed for users who prefer irssi's interface and keybindings over contemporary chat applications.
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Does the same job
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