tox-weechat/README.md
Håvard Pettersson b4c45dc155 Fixed README.
2014-09-13 12:27:40 +02:00

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Tox-WeeChat

Tox-WeeChat is a C plugin for the WeeChat chat client that enables it to connect to the Tox network. It is functional, but fairly limited in features for now. Bug reports and suggestions are appreciated.

Build Status

Installation

Tox-WeeChat requires libtoxcore (and WeeChat) to work. After getting them, install Tox-WeeChat like this:

$ git clone https://github.com/haavardp/tox-weechat.git
$ cd tox-weechat
$ mkdir build && cd build
$ cmake -DHOME_FOLDER_INSTALL=ON ..
$ make
$ make install

This installs the plugin binary tox.so in the recommended location ~/.weechat/plugins. To install the plugin somewhere else, replace the cmake command above with either of these:

  • To install to /usr/local/lib/weechat/plugins: cmake ..
  • To install to /usr/lib/weechat/plugins: cmake -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=/usr ..
  • To install a custom path: cmake -DINSTALL_PATH=/some/path ..

You may also need to sudo make install, depending on permissions.

Usage

  • In WeeChat, load the plugin with /plugin load tox. If it fails, try specifying the full path to the binary.
  • Create a new identity with /tox add <name>.
    • The data file is created in <WeeChat home>/tox/<name> by default.
    • Can be changed with /set tox.identity.<name>.save_file.
  • Connect your new identity to the Tox network with /tox connect <name>.

The following commands must be executed on a Tox buffer:

  • To change your name, /name <new name>.
  • Get your Tox address with /myaddress.
  • To add friends or respond to friend requests, /help friend will get you started.
  • Message a friend with /msg <friend number>. Get their friend number with /friend.

A list of commands is available with /help -list tox.

TODO

  • Support multiple identities
  • Preserve friend requests when closing
  • Group chats
  • Polish and reach a "stable" release
    • Add autocomplete to all commands

License

Tox-WeeChat is licensed under the MIT license. For more information, see the LICENSE file.

Copyright (c) 2014 Håvard Pettersson haavard.pettersson@gmail.com.