HexChat is a cross-platform IRC client based on XChat, but unlike XChat it’s completely free. HexChat is very easy to use and has a lot of features, HexChat has lesser bugs than XChat. Here is an easy guide to install HexChat on Debian 7. ### Installing Download the Hexchat package from [here](http://dl.hexchat.net/hexchat/debian/) Go to the place where you have downloaded the file. Unpack the Debian package. `sudo dpkg -i hexchat_*` If the install fails run the command below. ` `sudo apt-get install -f` If you prefer GDebi user. `sudo gdebi hexchat_*` Now you have HexChat installed on Debian. If you have any problem feel free to leave a comment below.