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summary: "Adds the IRC channel surface for sending and receiving OpenClaw messages."
read_when:
  - You are installing, configuring, or auditing the irc plugin
title: "IRC plugin"
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# IRC plugin

Adds the IRC channel surface for sending and receiving OpenClaw messages.

## Distribution

- Package: `@openclaw/irc`
- Install route: included in OpenClaw

## Surface

channels: irc

## Related docs

- [irc](/channels/irc)
