How to use matrix.org and vector.im as an IRC client
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.
As described here: If you have a Freenode-registered nickname and want to use it from Matrix, you can do it like this:
- Leave with your nick on IRC
- On Matrix, open a new chat (with vector.im this is the "+" sign on the bottom left)
- Invite
@appservice-irc:matrix.orgto the new chat - Say
!nick <yournick> - A request for new chat with
NickServwill pop up - 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!
- On Matrix, open a new chat (with vector.im this is the "+" sign on the bottom left)
- Invite
@freenode_<nick>:matrix.orgto the new chat (replace<nick>with the nick name. For example, to start a chat withNickServ, 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.
yes, i get a
Failed to change nick: err_banonchantoo, no clue what happens...