How to use matrix.org and vector.im as an IRC client

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How to use matrix.org and vector.im as an IRC client

How to Join an IRC Channel on matrix.org

Join the room #freenode_<#channel>:matrix.org, replacing <#channel> with the name of the IRC channel. For example, in order to join the #prometheus IRC channel, join the room #freenode_#prometheus:matrix.org on matrix.org.

In vector.im, rooms can be joined with the directory symbol on the bottom left.

How to Use a Freenode-Registered Nickname on matrix.org

As described here: If you have a Freenode-registered nickname and want to use it from Matrix, you can do it like this:

1. Leave with your nick on IRC
2. On Matrix, open a new chat (with vector.im this is the "+" sign on the bottom left)
3. Invite @appservice-irc:matrix.org to the new chat
4. Say !nick <yournick>
5. A request for new chat with NickServ will pop up
6. Accept it and identify yourself with your Freenode password (identify <password>)

Voila, you'll be using your Freenode-registered nick through Matrix, being able to use multiple devices simultaneously with shared history and all!

How to Start Private IRC Chats, like /msg or /query

1. On Matrix, open a new chat (with vector.im this is the "+" sign on the bottom left)
2. Invite @freenode_<nick>:matrix.org to the new chat (replace <nick> with the nick name. For example, to start a chat with NickServ, invite @freenode_NickServ:matrix.org)

This works for nicks that are known to matrix.org, i.e. if the nick has never joined an IRC channel that was bridged to matrix it won't work.