Just Another Python Internet Relay Chat

Supported linux distros

Arch Linux and distros based on it (Tested)

Debian and distros based on it (Tested)

Fedora and distros based on it (Tested)

Gentoo and distros based on it (Tested)

Supports windows ("exe" is in "Releases")

Key features

Easy installation with bash script

Chat with friends.

Share files with friends.

Drag & Drop file uploading. (GUI Version)

User registration is togglable is server settings.

Client & Server side commands.

Operator role.

Secured by server password.

GUI & TUI Client.

Installation Guide

Follow the steps below to install and set up JAPIRC on your linux system.

1. Install Git

Debian Based:

sudo apt-get install git

Fedora Based:

sudo dnf install git

Arch Linux Based:

sudo pacman -S git

Gentoo Based:

sudo emerge dev-vcs/git

2. Clone the Repository

Once Git is installed, clone the JAPIRC repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/Nakildias/JAPIRC

3. Navigate to the Project Directory

Change into the newly created JAPIRC directory:

cd JAPIRC

4. Install JAPIRC

Inside the JAPIRC directory, run the installation script:

bash ./install.sh

5. Enter Your Sudo Password

The script will prompt you for your sudo password. Enter it to proceed with the installation.

6. Run JAPIRC with either of those 3 commands:

JAPIRC japirc japi

7. Configuration (Recommended)

By default, JAPIRC runs on port 5050 and uses the password "SuperSecret" for the server.

If you’d like to change the default settings (port or password), you can edit the "JAPIRC_CLI.server.py" file located at:

~/.local/share/JAPIRC/JAPIRC_CLI.server.py

Use any text editor of your choice to modify these values sudo/root not required.