# 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.

- Skill: `javimosch/irssi` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/irssi`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/irssi/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/irssi

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# 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
```