MCabber is described as 'Small XMPP (Jabber) console client. It includes features such as SASL/SSL/TLS support, MUC (Multi-User Chat) support, history logging, command completion, OpenPGP encryption, OTR (Off-the-Record Messaging) support, dynamic modules and external action triggers' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MCabber for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, BSD, Windows and Flathub apps. The best MCabber alternative is Pidgin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MCabber are Psi XMPP Client, Empathy, Gajim and IM+.
Commandline XMPP Client. Profanity was originally written for two main reasons. Firstly, the author wanted something similar to Irssi, but with a focus on XMPP for use in his workplace. Secondly, it was a bit of fun and a learning exercise.
Profanity is the most popular Android alternative to MCabber.
