# finch
> Terminal-based IM client supporting many protocols via libpurple

## Summary
Terminal instant messaging client supporting many protocols via Pidgin's libpurple

## Capabilities
- Chat on multiple IM protocols from the terminal
- Support Yahoo!, AIM, IRC, and more via libpurple
- Manage multiple accounts simultaneously

## When to Use
- You need a multi-protocol IM client in the terminal

## When NOT to Use
- Many legacy protocols are no longer active

## Related Tools
- [irssi](/tools/irssi) (complementary)
- [weechat](/tools/weechat) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/finch
