1.2.2

[1.2.2] - 2026-02-15 "Identity Crisis"

Added

NickServ Quick Identification (/id)

• New command: /id [password] for fast NickServ identification
• If password provided: sends IDENTIFY <password> to NickServ
• If no password: uses the password from config file (pass=...)
• Replaces tedious /msg NickServ identify password workflow
• Visual confirmation: "Identifying with NickServ..."

Configuration Viewer (!config)

• New command: !config (alias !cfg) displays current configuration
• Shows all configurable variables and their values:
  • nick=, server=, port=, pass= (hidden if set)
  • theme=, autoaway=, beep=, quits=, tz=
• Useful for verifying settings loaded from config file

Mention Highlighting in Window List

• Enhanced /w command: channels with mentions now display in highlight color
• Channels where your nick was mentioned show in ATTR_MSG_PRIV (typically magenta)
• Makes it easier to spot which conversations need attention

Optimized

Memory Footprint Reduction (~136 bytes BSS + ~26 bytes code)

• Command history buffer: Reduced HISTORY_LEN from 128 to 96 bytes per entry

  • 4 entries × 32 bytes saved = 128 bytes BSS
  • IRC commands rarely exceed 96 characters in practice

• Shift key mapping: Replaced 4-way if/else chain with lookup table

  • static const uint8_t shift_keys[] = {KEY_LEFT, KEY_DOWN, KEY_UP, KEY_RIGHT}
  • Saves ~10 bytes of code, slightly faster execution

• Status bar buffer: Changed user_buf[8] from stack to static

  • Reduces stack frame setup overhead (~8 bytes code)

• String literal deduplication: Added S_CONNECTED constant

  • Shared across 2 call sites in sb_pick_status()
  • Saves ~8 bytes

Technical Notes

• New commands in help system: !config (index 3), /id (index 9)
• Help system now shows ! prefix for first 6 commands (was 5)
• NUM_USER_CMDS increased to 31
• Command table updated with new entries and aliases