SimpleX Chat
SimpleX Chat
Section titled “SimpleX Chat”SimpleX Chat is a privacy-focused messaging platform used by the IrregularChat community. Unlike Signal or Matrix, SimpleX has no user identifiers — no phone numbers, no usernames, no accounts. Communication uses temporary anonymous pairwise identifiers with end-to-end encryption.
Why SimpleX?
Section titled “Why SimpleX?”- Zero metadata — No phone number, email, or username required
- No central servers — Decentralized message routing with onion-style relay
- End-to-end encrypted — With perfect forward secrecy
- Open source — AGPL-3.0 licensed
- Free — No subscriptions or premium tiers
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”1. Install SimpleX Chat
Section titled “1. Install SimpleX Chat”Download from simplex.chat:
- iOS: App Store
- Android: Google Play, F-Droid, or APK
- Desktop: macOS, Windows, Linux
2. Join the IrregularChat Group
Section titled “2. Join the IrregularChat Group”Paste this link in SimpleX Chat to join the main community group:
https://smp12.simplex.im/g#O1BbgbxEVAKz_EJhsVKQ6Qa_C89VpObRYlGt812w8jg3. Connect to the Bot
Section titled “3. Connect to the Bot”The IrregularBot is our community bot on SimpleX. It provides:
- AI-powered Q&A (
!ask,!ai) - Wiki search (
!wikisearch,!wikiask) - Community tools (
!events,!jobs,!task) - Fun commands (
!meme,!joke,!dice) - Group management (
!groups,!join,!breakout)
Use !help in any group to see all commands.
Available Groups
Section titled “Available Groups”| Group | Description |
|---|---|
| IrregularChat | Main community discussion |
| Bot Development | Bot testing and development |
Ask an admin to create topic-specific groups with !creategroup <name>.
Bot Commands Quick Reference
Section titled “Bot Commands Quick Reference”Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”| Command | Description |
|---|---|
!help | Show all available commands |
!ping | Check if bot is alive |
!status | Bot uptime and stats |
!groups | List available groups |
!botlink | Get bot’s contact link |
Knowledge & AI
Section titled “Knowledge & AI”| Command | Description |
|---|---|
!ai <question> | Chat with AI |
!ask <question> | Search wiki + docs + AI |
!wikisearch <topic> | Search Irregularpedia |
!wikiask <question> | AI-powered wiki Q&A |
!summarize <url> | Summarize a URL |
!translate <lang> <text> | Translate text |
!outline <query> | Search Outline docs |
Community
Section titled “Community”| Command | Description |
|---|---|
!invite | Invite someone to the community |
!request | New member introduction |
!question <text> | Ask the community |
!answer <id> <text> | Answer a question |
!events | Browse community events |
!job search | Search job postings |
!task <description> | Create a task |
!breakout <topic> | Start a focused discussion |
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
!meme [name] | Random meme or by name |
!joke | Programming joke |
!flip | Flip a coin |
!8ball <question> | Magic 8-ball |
!opname [context] | Generate operation name |
!dice | Street craps game |
!cast 2d6+3 | Roll dice |
!calc <expr> | Calculator + AI |
Utility
Section titled “Utility”| Command | Description |
|---|---|
!remind <time> <msg> | Set a reminder |
!save <url> | Save link for later |
!til <text> | Today I Learned |
!links | Recent shared links |
!cleaner <url> | Clean tracking from URLs |
!factcheck <claim> | Fact-check a message |
!rollup | Community activity digest |
Privacy Notes
Section titled “Privacy Notes”Technical Details
Section titled “Technical Details”- Bot Source: git.irregularchat.com/irregulars/Community-SimpleX-Bot
- CLI Version: v6.4.10
- 69 registered commands with aliases
- Services: OpenAI, Outline Wiki, Event Service, Career Board, Authentik SSO
- Infrastructure: Docker Compose on shared Proxmox server