WeeChat is a free and open-source chat client designed for both Linux and Unix-based systems. It can be used on the command line interface (CLI) and have a lot of interesting features like Vim mode, integrated scripting, and a customizable interface. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to install WeeChat on the latest version of Fedora Server.
The first step before installing any packages is to update the system. This can be done using the command:
sudo dnf update
This will update all the installed packages to their latest version.
WeeChat is available in the Fedora repository, so it can be easily installed using the DNF package manager. Use the following command to install WeeChat:
sudo dnf install weechat
Once you run the above command, the installation process will start, and you'll be asked to continue. Type 'y' and press 'Enter' to continue. The package manager will then download and install WeeChat and all its dependencies.
WeeChat is installed, and now it's time to start it. Type 'weechat' in the terminal to start WeeChat. This will open the WeeChat user interface in the terminal window.
By default, WeeChat is not configured. To configure WeeChat run the following command in the terminal:
/secure passphrase CHANGE_ME
This command will set a passphrase that is required to unlock the configuration file. Replace 'CHANGE_ME' with your passphrase.
Next, type the following command to save the configuration:
/save
You can now exit WeeChat by pressing 'Ctrl+c'.
You have successfully installed WeeChat on the latest version of the Fedora Server. You can now use WeeChat to chat with your friends, family, and colleagues on different IRC networks. If you face any issues or have any queries, feel free to leave a comment below.
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