mardichat mardichat is a collection of python scripts for xchat scripts that (hopefully) make using xchat a little more convenient. So far the scripts available are:

watch.py

This script is used to highlight channel messages from a person even if they are not talking directly to you. Very useful when you are on a high-volume channel and want to keep track of a certian person or persons. It accepts the following commands:

    /watch  ...  --> add a nick to your watch list
    /unwatch     --> remove a nick from your watch list
    /watch -     --> Same as above
    /watchlist (or just /watch by itself) --> show current watch list
    /watchsave         --> save your current watch list
    

Your watch list is automagically saved every 5 minutes and when you unload the script

talk.py

This script take advantage of speechd and will use text-to-speech to speak any highlighted message in the channel windows. Works great when used in conjunction with watch.py, especially if you are on multiple channels but don't want to miss any important messages. It accepts the following commands:

    /talk on        --> turn talking on [off by default]
    /talk off       --> turn annoying talking off :-)
    /talk           --> tells you whether talk is on or off
    

To install, just copy the .py files over to your ~/.xchat2 directory and re-start xchat:

    $ cd 
    $ cp -b *.py ~/.xchat2/

Releases

• 0.2 - 17 July 2005: Bug fixes
• 0.1 - Initial Release