How to Install Kiwi IRC on POP! OS Latest

Kiwi IRC is a popular web-based IRC client that allows users to connect with IRC networks and chat with other users. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Kiwi IRC on POP! OS latest version.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:

  • A computer or laptop running POP! OS latest version
  • A user account with administrative privileges
  • A stable internet connection

Steps to install Kiwi IRC

  1. Open a terminal on your POP! OS system. You can do this by pressing CTRL + ALT + T or by searching for Terminal in the applications menu.

  2. Update your system's package list by running the following command in the terminal:

    sudo apt update

  3. Install the necessary dependencies required by Kiwi IRC by running the following command:

    sudo apt install curl nodejs npm git

    This command will install curl, nodejs, npm, and git packages on your system.

  4. Once the installation is complete, it's time to download the Kiwi IRC source code. To do so, run the following command in the terminal:

    git clone https://github.com/kiwiirc/kiwiirc.git

    This command will clone the Kiwi IRC repository to your system. Once the cloning process is complete, you should see a kiwiirc directory in your current working directory.

  5. Change the directory to the kiwiirc directory by running the following command:

    cd kiwiirc

  6. Next, install the required dependencies for Kiwi IRC by running the following command:

    npm install

  7. Once the installation is complete, you can start Kiwi IRC by running the following command:

    npm start

  8. Kiwi IRC will be started on your system, and you can access it by opening your web browser and entering the following address in the URL bar:

    http://localhost:8080

    You can now log in to Kiwi IRC and start chatting with other users. Congratulations, you have successfully installed Kiwi IRC on POP! OS latest version.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have explained the steps to install Kiwi IRC on POP! OS latest version. You can use these steps to install Kiwi IRC on your system and start chatting with other users on IRC networks. We hope you found this tutorial helpful.