Irssi is known for its efficiency and power in the terminal, but managing file transfers (DCC) can sometimes feel opaque. Unlike GUI clients, Irssi requires you to use commands to check the status of active, pending, or finished DCC transfers.
If files fail to send or receive, it is almost always a firewall issue. Ensure your router allows the dcc_port range you set, or try enabling passive mode. Irssi Dcc Status
The main command for viewing all active DCC connections is /dcc list . This will show you: SEND, GET, or CHAT. Target/Nick: Who you are sending to or receiving from. Status: Active, Connecting, or Waiting. Progress: Percent completed. Irssi is known for its efficiency and power
Once you have the DCC list, you can act on specific transfers: you can act on specific transfers: