Install finch by entering the following commands in the terminal:
sudo apt update sudo apt install finch
Description:
text-based multi-protocol instant messaging client
Finch is a text/console-based, modular instant messaging client capable of using multiple networks at once. Currently supported are: AIM/ICQ, IRC, Jabber/XMPP/Google Talk, Napster, Zephyr, Gadu-Gadu, Bonjour, Groupwise, Sametime, and SIMPLE. . Some extra packages are suggested to use increased functionality: * libx11-6 - To use the Clipboard and/or Toaster plugins.
Homepage: http://www.pidgin.im
Version: 1:2.12.0-1ubuntu4
Section: universe/net