dxirc

dxirc is a simple yet capable cross-platform IRC client written in C++ and FOX toolkit. Why use several different clients when you can have the same one on Linux (e.g. Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Arch Linux), *BSD (e.g. DesktopBSD) or even Windows?

Why Another IRC Client?

I have tried a lot of existing clients, but non of them seemed to suit my needs; non of them felt really comfortable. Eventually, I have decided to try and write my own client to both satisfy my requirements and improve my coding skills. I have tested it with few of my friends and some of them found it as useful as I do.

I hope dxirc will be useful to you as well.

Default Key Bindings

 * Help — F1
 * Server list — F2
 * Quick connect — Ctrl-k
 * Disconnect — Ctrl-d
 * Close current tab — Ctrl-w
 * Clear window — Ctrl-l
 * Clear all windows — Ctrl-shift-l
 * Show/Hide users list — Ctrl-u
 * Switch between tabs — Alt-0~9 or Ctrl-tab
 * Switch between unread tabs — Ctrl-n
 * Quit — Alt-F4

Configuration

You can perform any dxirc customization (ignoring, colors, …) without editing any file by hand. However, you may want to understand the configuration principles, because some customizations can easily be done by editing the configurations files.

Be careful to quit dxirc before hand editing any configuration file, otherwise changes could not be taken into account.

Features:

• Fully customisable look independent on system-wide settings.
• Automated join to specified channels on selected server.
• Support for multiple simultaneously connected servers.
• Well-arranged and flexible configuration dialog (no need to edit the configuration files by hand at all).

What is new in this release:

• This release introduces the possibility to change key bindings in the Configuration dialog, and significantly improves the built-in Log Viewer.

What is new in version 0.80.0:

• This update significantly improves the detection of a lost connection, introduces the possibility to reconnect to all servers, provides a menu option to check if a newer version of the application is available, and adds various options to the configuration.

What is new in version 0.60.0:

• This release introduces a support for spell checking and improves the Lua scripting capabilities.

What is new in version 0.30.1:

• This release introduces an improved alias dialog and fixes a handful of minor issues on disconnection or user ignoring.

What is new in version 0.30.0:

• This release introduces a new log viewer for easier history browsing, implements system tray notification on incoming messages, makes it possible to display colored nick names, adds support for automatic reconnect, and slightly extends the repertoire of available commands.