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finch
Terminal-based IM client supporting many protocols via libpurple
Description
finch is a terminal-based IM program supporting many protocols including Yahoo!, AIM, IRC, and WLM. It comes with the Pidgin project and uses the libpurple library for protocol support.
When to use this tool
✓ Good fit when
- You need a multi-protocol IM client in the terminal
✕ Avoid when
- Many legacy protocols are no longer active
AI 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
Use When
- → You need a multi-protocol IM client in the terminal
Avoid When
- x Many legacy protocols are no longer active