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ways to irc

irc

The server(s) don't keep history, so you're responsible for staying online if you need it. Kind of annoying you need a server for that. And if you log in from 2 different places you need 2 different names.

plain weechat

• + No server
• + Local notifications possible
• - No history
• - No mobile support

double weechat

One running as a relay / bouncer, so you technically only have a single session to the network.

• + History
• + Mobile
• + Local notifications
• - Needs a server
• - More complex / needs tuning

screen weechat

Run weechat in a screen on a remote server, connect through ssh and reattach screen.

• + History
• + Simpler than double weechat
• - Needs a server
• - No local notifications
• - No mobile support