znc

Run initial setup

$ znc -c

$ znc

$ sudo -u znc znc -c -d /var/lib/znc

$ systemctl enable znc --now

znc [OPTIONS]

znc is an IRC bouncer that stays connected to IRC servers when you disconnect. It buffers messages and plays them back when you reconnect.
The bouncer supports multiple networks, users, and features like SSL and modules.

-c, --makeconf

Run initial configuration wizard

Use specified data directory

Run in foreground (no daemon)

Enable debug output

Initial setup required via -c flag. Web interface available on configured port. Requires persistent server for continuous operation.

irssi(1), weechat(1)