WeeChat is an open source, cross-platform, extensible and highly customizable chat program. It is written in C language and is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It runs on Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, Windows, and any other system with a modern C compiler. WeeChat provides a powerful and user-friendly interface for users to interact with IRC (Internet Relay Chat) networks and other chat services. It supports multiple server connections, message logging, and customizable color schemes. It offers a variety of plugins and scripts to enhance its capabilities, including logging, notifications, and auto-completion. WeeChat also supports secure connections via SSL/TLS protocols, providing a secure and private environment for chatting. Additionally, users can customize the look and feel of their chat window with themes, plugins, and scripts.
Discontinued The program is no longer updated. The latest version, 2.8.8, released in May 2010, can still be downloaded from the official website.