How to install Kiwi IRC on Kali Linux Latest

Kiwi IRC is a web-based IRC client that allows you to connect to IRC channels and servers through your web browser. In this tutorial, we will outline the steps to install Kiwi IRC on Kali Linux.

Step 1: Install Node.js

Before installing Kiwi IRC, we need to install Node.js. Node.js is a JavaScript runtime that will allow us to run Kiwi IRC on our Kali Linux system.

To install Node.js, open up the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get install nodejs npm

Step 2: Download and Extract Kiwi IRC

Next, we need to download and extract the Kiwi IRC source code from the official website. You can either download the latest release from the Kiwi IRC website, or use the following command to download and extract the source code:

wget https://github.com/kiwiirc/kiwiirc/archive/master.zip
unzip master.zip

This will download and extract the Kiwi IRC source code into a directory named kiwiirc-master.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

In order for Kiwi IRC to function properly, we need to install its dependencies. To do this, navigate to the root directory of the Kiwi IRC source code and run the following command:

npm install

This command will read the package.json file in the Kiwi IRC source code and install all the required dependencies.

Step 4: Configure Kiwi IRC

Once the dependencies have been installed, we need to configure Kiwi IRC. There are several configuration options available, including the server to connect to, the channels to join, and the theme to use.

To configure Kiwi IRC, navigate to the kiwiirc-master directory and edit the config.json file. Here is a sample configuration file:

{
  "nick": "guest",
  "realname": "Guest User",
  "server": "irc.freenode.net",
  "channels": [
    {
      "name": "#kiwiirc",
      "key": ""
    }
  ],
  "theme": "default"
}

In this example, we are configuring Kiwi IRC to connect to the Freenode IRC server and join the #kiwiirc channel. Feel free to modify the configuration as needed.

Step 5: Run Kiwi IRC

Now that we have Node.js installed, the Kiwi IRC source code extracted, the dependencies installed, and the configuration file edited, we are ready to run Kiwi IRC.

To start Kiwi IRC, navigate to the kiwiirc-master directory and run the following command:

node kiwi.js -f

This command will start Kiwi IRC in the foreground, which means that you will see the output from the program in the terminal window. If you want to run Kiwi IRC in the background, simply remove the -f flag from the command.

Conclusion

That's it! By following these steps, you should now have Kiwi IRC up and running on your Kali Linux system. Enjoy!

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!