Weechat is a free and open-source Internet Relay Chat client. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Weechat on FreeBSD Latest.
Before installing any packages, It's always recommended to update your FreeBSD system. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal application:
sudo freebsd-update fetch && sudo freebsd-update install
To install Weechat on FreeBSD Latest, run the following command in your terminal application:
sudo pkg install weechat
This command will download and install Weechat and all of its dependencies.
Once the installation is complete, type the following command in your terminal application:
weechat
This command will launch the Weechat interface in your terminal window.
Upon first launch, Weechat will create a default configuration file. You can customize this configuration by modifying the configuration file located at ~/.weechat/weechat.conf.
Weechat also has a plugin system that allows you to extend its functionality. You can install plugins from the official Weechat plugin repository or create your own.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and launched Weechat on FreeBSD Latest. You can now use Weechat to connect to your favorite IRC channels and chat with other users.
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