HexChat

HexChat is a multi-platform IRC client for GTK.

Installation

Install hexchat. The development version is hexchat-gitAUR.

For spell checking install enchant, see Language checking for available dictionaries. Restart HexChat for changes to take an effect.

Configuration

HexChat stores configuration files in ~/.config/hexchat, XChat does so in ~/.xchat2.

SSL and SASL

Enable SSL and SASL in Network List (Ctrl+S) > Network name > Edit. See also Configuring SASL for Hexchat.

GNOME integration

To use the new Notifications and messaging tray, activate the following options in Settings > Preferences > Chatting > Alerts:

  • Show tray balloons
  • Blink tray icon (optional)
  • Enable system tray icon: unchecked (the icon appears automatically if you have pending notifications)

Troubleshooting

Missing tray icon
See bug report

If HexChat was loaded before the panel containing its icon, for example when the panel is forcibly reloaded, the icon may be invisible. To restore the icon, run:

$ hexchat --existing --command="set gui_tray 0"
$ hexchat --existing --command="gui apply"
$ hexchat --existing --command="set gui_tray 1"
$ hexchat --existing --command="gui apply"

Or restore the main window with:

$ hexchat --existing --command="gui show"
gollark: The original one you seem to like says "idiot".
gollark: This is serious, except the "dodecahedron" bit and maybe orbital laser strike.
gollark: Rule suggestions if we *must* change for whatever reason:```Do not do stupid/unreasonable things, including but not limited to- Spamming- Posting NSFW media- Posting NSFW messages after someone asks you to stop- Searching for and/or revealing personal information without permission- Excessive/annoying/spammy advertising- Threats or harassment- Breaking Discord ToS and associated documents- Having unpingable usernamesPlease try and be civil and respectful at all times. If you see the rules being violated, please report this to the staff team so that it can be appropriately dealt with.```
gollark: This is NOT permissible.
gollark: Thus, it is foolish generally to produce them outside this time.

See also
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