# StormIRC

A completely accessible GUI IRC client designed for users who value both accessibility and good design.

## Features

- **Full Accessibility**: Built with GTK4 for excellent screen reader support
- **Keyboard Navigation**: Complete keyboard control with logical tab order
- **Smart Notifications**: System notifications with customizable highlight patterns
- **IRC Protocol Support**: Full IRC client with join/part, messaging, nick changes
- **Configurable**: Comprehensive settings for servers, accessibility, and UI preferences
- **Chat History Navigation**: Enhanced navigation for screen reader users

## Keyboard Shortcuts

- `F6`: Cycle through main areas (channel list, chat, input)
- `Ctrl+1`: Focus channel list
- `Ctrl+2`: Focus chat area
- `Ctrl+3`: Focus message input
- `Ctrl+J`: Quick join channel
- `Ctrl+W`: Leave current channel
- `Ctrl+N`: Next channel
- `Ctrl+P`: Previous channel
- `Ctrl+Home`: Jump to chat beginning
- `Ctrl+End`: Jump to chat end
- `Alt+Up/Down`: Scroll chat
- `Ctrl+R`: Read last messages

## Installation

1. Install dependencies:
   ```bash
   pip install -r requirements.txt
   ```

2. Run the application:
   ```bash
   python run_stormirc.py
   ```

## IRC Commands

- `/join #channel` - Join a channel
- `/part` - Leave current channel
- `/nick newnick` - Change nickname
- `/quit` - Disconnect and quit

## Configuration

StormIRC stores its configuration in `~/.config/stormirc/config.json`. You can:

- Add multiple IRC servers
- Configure accessibility preferences
- Set custom highlight patterns
- Adjust UI settings

Access settings through the gear icon in the header bar.

## Accessibility Features

- Screen reader announcements for important events
- Logical keyboard navigation
- Proper widget labeling and descriptions
- High contrast support ready
- Customizable notification preferences
- Unread message indicators

## Building for those panzies who need GUI

This IRC client proves that accessibility and good UX aren't mutually exclusive. While terminal purists have irssi, this gives everyone else a proper IRC experience that works beautifully with assistive technologies.

Built with Python, GTK4, and lots of care for the user experience.