How to Install Weechat on POP! OS Latest

Weechat is a command-line based chat client that is highly configurable and extensible. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Weechat on POP! OS latest version.

Prerequisites

• A running instance of POP! OS latest.
• A user with sudo or root privileges.

Step 1: Install Weechat on POP! OS

1. Open the Terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T keys simultaneously.
2. Update the package index and upgrade the system packages to the latest version by executing the following commands:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

3. Install Weechat by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install weechat

4. Once the installation has successfully completed, you can launch Weechat by running the following command:

weechat

Step 2: Configuring Weechat

You can access the Weechat configuration files by navigating to the .weechat directory in your home directory.

cd ~/.weechat

Weechat provides a comprehensive configuration system with many customization options. The configuration interface is accessible within the Weechat client by executing the following command:

/weechat

This command opens the Weechat command-line interface where you can configure Weechat settings.

Conclusion

Weechat is an excellent command-line based chat client with a vast range of customization options. In this tutorial, we have outlined the steps to install Weechat on POP! OS Latest. We strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with Weechat and its customization options to take full advantage of the client's capabilities.

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!