3.20 has been a big release for Polari, GNOME’s IRC application. The online paste service feature that was introduced last release has been substantially improved: in addition to being able to paste blocks of text for sharing, it is now possible to paste images directly into chats, in order to share them using Imgur.

Adding servers and rooms has also been improved for 3.20, as have server settings. Adding a server is now just a matter of picking the one you want from a list, rather than having to enter the address manually. This is not only easier, but also ensures that the most secure connection is automatically selected. Also in 3.20, server properties are now accessed from the sidebar, which is more convenient and natural. These changes were implemented by Isabella Ribeiro, as a part of an Outreachy internship.

The new version of Polari also supports many more traditional IRC features, like the /msg command, tab completion for IRC commands, and the ability to open IRC links.

In addition to these features, 3.20 includes other smaller changes: