RetroHexChat provides context-aware autocomplete for commands, nicknames, and channels.
Command Autocomplete
Type /
to open the command palette. Commands are grouped by category (Basics, Channel, User, Settings, Advanced) with fuzzy search — typing
/jo
matches both /join
and /autojoin. Your 5 most recently used commands appear at the top.
Nick Autocomplete
Type @
followed by characters to search nicknames in the current channel. Online users appear before away users. You can also press
Tab
at the start of input to cycle through matching nicknames IRC-style (with :
suffix).
Channel Autocomplete
Type #
followed by characters to search channels. Joined channels appear first, marked with a checkmark. Secret channels are hidden from non-members.
Argument Completion
After selecting a command like /msg
or /join, the system suggests appropriate arguments — nicknames for user commands, channels for channel commands.
Keyboard Navigation
↑/↓
— Navigate the dropdown.Tab
or Enter
— Select the highlighted item.Escape
— Dismiss the dropdown.Tab
(no dropdown) — Cycle through nick matches.
See Also
Keyboard Shortcuts · Command Syntax Tooltip · Getting Started