Minbif is a project that aims to use the libpurple library from the Pidgin project to provide an IRC-friendly instant messaging client.
Here are some key features of "Minbif":
· Minbif uses a library which abstracts all IM calls, and has several plugins to support a lot of IM protocols (IRC included!).
· Two modes: inetd and fork daemon.
· Only IRC commands are used to control Minbif.
· Certificates check.
· Buddies are IRC users.
· Each account has a status channel. You see in all connected buddies, and their status on it.
· Add and remove buddies from list with /INVITE and /KICK commands.
· Blocked users are bans on the account's status channel.
· You can see buddies' icons (with libcaca) or download them.
· Display extended information about buddies with /WII command.
· Support away messages.
· Can receive files, which are sent to IRC user with DCC SEND.
· Conversation chats are supported.
· Auto-rejoin conversation channels at connection.
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Add an option file_transfers/dcc_own_ip in config file.
· Change weechat's script to ignore the 'request' nick.
· When a new request is received during process of an other one, tell user.
· Add a facebook rename script for weechat.
· Change users of child process with pam authentification.
· Escape URL entities in /JOIN params.
· Add a /SCONNECT alias to /CONNECT.
· Can use wildcards to match buddies with /WHO.
· prpl-coincoin: support hh:mm:ss:ref norloge syntax.
· prpl-coincoin: works with the new version of the DLFP board.
· Fix: prevent crash with the msn plugin.
· Fix: conversion to IRC escape chars.
· Fix: compatibility with libpurple 2.8+.
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