some cleanup, seperating classes into their own files.

- Introduced CommandAutocomplete class for command suggestions.
- Enhanced IRCPanel to show command suggestions while typing.
- Improved error handling and user feedback for command execution.
- Updated message handling to support formatted text display.

build.ps1

@@ -10,8 +10,11 @@ pyinstaller `
   --hidden-import wx._xml `
   --add-data "FiraCode-Regular.ttf;." `
   --add-data "FiraCode-SemiBold.ttf;." `
+  --add-data "src\sounds\*;sounds" `
   --add-data "venv\Lib\site-packages\irc\codes.txt;irc" `
   --add-data "icon.ico;." `
+  --add-data "src\channel.ico;." `
+  --add-data "src\server.ico;." `
   --icon "icon.ico" `
   "src/main.py"
 

src/AboutDialog.py

@@ -31,31 +31,20 @@ class AboutDialog(wx.Dialog):
         info_text = wx.StaticText(self, label="wxIRC Client")
         info_font = wx.Font(14, wx.FONTFAMILY_DEFAULT, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_BOLD)
         info_text.SetFont(info_font)
+        sizer.Add(info_text, 0, wx.ALL | wx.ALIGN_CENTER, 5)
 
-        import base64, hashlib
-
-        self.encoded = base64.b64encode(
-            hashlib.sha256(f"{self.GetId()}-{self.GetHandle()}".encode()).digest()
-        ).decode('utf-8')
-
-
-        version_text = wx.StaticText(self, label=f"wxIRC V:e1")
+        version_text = wx.StaticText(self, label="Version : 0.2.3") # COMMIT_HUNDRED:COMMIT_TEN:COMMIT_ONE e.g 23 commits -> 0.2.3
         version_font = wx.Font(10, wx.FONTFAMILY_DEFAULT, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
         version_text.SetFont(version_font)
-
-
-        rand_hash = wx.StaticText(self, label=f"{self.encoded}")
-        rand_hash.SetFont(version_font)
-
-        contrubutors_text = wx.StaticText(self, label="This software may not be used for commercial purposes. \n And may not be distributed for commercial purposes.")
-        contrubutors_font = wx.Font(10, wx.FONTFAMILY_DEFAULT, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
-        contrubutors_text.SetFont(contrubutors_font)
-
-        # Add info to sizer
-        sizer.Add(info_text, 0, wx.ALL | wx.ALIGN_CENTER, 5)
         sizer.Add(version_text, 0, wx.ALL | wx.ALIGN_CENTER, 5)
-        sizer.Add(rand_hash, 0, wx.ALL | wx.ALIGN_CENTER, 5)
-        sizer.Add(contrubutors_text, 0, wx.ALL | wx.ALIGN_CENTER, 5)
+
+        contributors_text = wx.StaticText(self, label="""
+Contributors:
+    * rattatwinko (rattatwinko.servecounterstrike.com)
+        """)
+        contributors_font = wx.Font(10, wx.FONTFAMILY_DEFAULT, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
+        contributors_text.SetFont(contributors_font)
+        sizer.Add(contributors_text, 0, wx.ALL | wx.ALIGN_CENTER, 5)
         
         # OK button
         ok_btn = wx.Button(self, wx.ID_OK, "OK")

src/CommandAutocomplete.py

@@ -0,0 +1,161 @@
+import wx
+import logging
+
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+class CommandAutocomplete(wx.PopupTransientWindow):
+    """Popup window for IRC command autocomplete, similar to Minecraft."""
+    def __init__(self, parent, commands, on_select_callback):
+        super().__init__(parent, wx.BORDER_SIMPLE)
+        self.on_select_callback = on_select_callback
+        self.commands = commands  # List of (command, description) tuples
+        self.filtered_commands = commands.copy()
+        self.selected_index = 0
+        
+        self._init_ui()
+        self.Bind(wx.EVT_WINDOW_DESTROY, self.on_destroy)
+        
+    def _init_ui(self):
+        panel = wx.Panel(self)
+        main_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+        
+        # Command list
+        self.list_ctrl = wx.ListCtrl(panel, style=wx.LC_REPORT | wx.LC_SINGLE_SEL | wx.LC_NO_HEADER)
+        self.list_ctrl.InsertColumn(0, "Command", width=120)
+        self.list_ctrl.InsertColumn(1, "Description", width=280)
+        
+        self._update_list()
+        
+        # Bind events
+        self.list_ctrl.Bind(wx.EVT_LIST_ITEM_ACTIVATED, self.on_item_activated)
+        self.list_ctrl.Bind(wx.EVT_LIST_ITEM_SELECTED, self.on_item_selected)
+        self.Bind(wx.EVT_CHAR_HOOK, self.on_char_hook)
+        self.Bind(wx.EVT_KILL_FOCUS, self.on_kill_focus)
+        
+        main_sizer.Add(self.list_ctrl, 1, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 2)
+        panel.SetSizer(main_sizer)
+        main_sizer.Fit(panel)
+        self.SetClientSize(panel.GetBestSize())
+        
+        # Select first item
+        if self.list_ctrl.GetItemCount() > 0:
+            self.list_ctrl.Select(0)
+            self.selected_index = 0
+    
+    def _update_list(self):
+        """Update the list with filtered commands."""
+        self.list_ctrl.DeleteAllItems()
+        for cmd, desc in self.filtered_commands:
+            idx = self.list_ctrl.InsertItem(self.list_ctrl.GetItemCount(), cmd)
+            self.list_ctrl.SetItem(idx, 1, desc)
+        
+        # Resize to fit content (max 8 items visible)
+        item_height = 20
+        max_items = min(8, len(self.filtered_commands))
+        self.list_ctrl.SetSize((410, item_height * max_items + 4))
+        self.SetClientSize((410, item_height * max_items + 4))
+    
+    def filter_commands(self, search_text):
+        """Filter commands based on search text."""
+        search_lower = search_text.lower().strip()
+        if not search_lower:
+            self.filtered_commands = self.commands.copy()
+        else:
+            self.filtered_commands = [
+                (cmd, desc) for cmd, desc in self.commands
+                if cmd.lower().startswith(search_lower)
+            ]
+        
+        self.selected_index = 0
+        self._update_list()
+        if self.list_ctrl.GetItemCount() > 0:
+            self.list_ctrl.Select(0)
+    
+    def on_item_activated(self, event):
+        """Handle double-click or Enter on item."""
+        idx = event.GetIndex()
+        if 0 <= idx < len(self.filtered_commands):
+            cmd, _ = self.filtered_commands[idx]
+            if self.on_select_callback:
+                self.on_select_callback(cmd)
+            self.safe_dismiss()
+    
+    def on_item_selected(self, event):
+        """Handle item selection."""
+        self.selected_index = event.GetIndex()
+    
+    def select_next(self):
+        """Select next item."""
+        if self.list_ctrl.GetItemCount() > 0:
+            self.selected_index = (self.selected_index + 1) % self.list_ctrl.GetItemCount()
+            self.list_ctrl.Select(self.selected_index)
+            self.list_ctrl.EnsureVisible(self.selected_index)
+    
+    def select_previous(self):
+        """Select previous item."""
+        if self.list_ctrl.GetItemCount() > 0:
+            self.selected_index = (self.selected_index - 1) % self.list_ctrl.GetItemCount()
+            self.list_ctrl.Select(self.selected_index)
+            self.list_ctrl.EnsureVisible(self.selected_index)
+    
+    def get_selected_command(self):
+        """Get the currently selected command."""
+        if 0 <= self.selected_index < len(self.filtered_commands):
+            return self.filtered_commands[self.selected_index][0]
+        return None
+    
+    def on_char_hook(self, event):
+        """Handle keyboard events."""
+        keycode = event.GetKeyCode()
+        if keycode == wx.WXK_ESCAPE:
+            self.safe_dismiss()
+        elif keycode == wx.WXK_UP:
+            self.select_previous()
+        elif keycode == wx.WXK_DOWN:
+            self.select_next()
+        elif keycode == wx.WXK_RETURN or keycode == wx.WXK_NUMPAD_ENTER:
+            cmd = self.get_selected_command()
+            if cmd and self.on_select_callback:
+                self.on_select_callback(cmd)
+            self.safe_dismiss()
+        else:
+            event.Skip()
+    
+    def on_kill_focus(self, event):
+        """Handle focus loss."""
+        focused = wx.Window.FindFocus()
+        if focused and (focused == self.list_ctrl or self.IsDescendant(focused)):
+            event.Skip()
+            return
+        wx.CallLater(100, self.safe_dismiss)
+        event.Skip()
+    
+    def on_destroy(self, event):
+        event.Skip()
+    
+    def safe_dismiss(self):
+        """Safely dismiss the popup."""
+        if not self.IsBeingDeleted() and self.IsShown():
+            try:
+                self.Dismiss()
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Error dismissing command autocomplete: {e}")
+    
+    def show_at_input(self, input_ctrl):
+        """Show popup near the input control."""
+        input_screen_pos = input_ctrl.ClientToScreen((0, 0))
+        popup_size = self.GetSize()
+        display_size = wx.GetDisplaySize()
+        
+        # Show above the input, otherwise below
+        if input_screen_pos.y - popup_size.height > 0:
+            popup_y = input_screen_pos.y - popup_size.height - 2
+        else:
+            popup_y = input_screen_pos.y + input_ctrl.GetSize().height + 2
+        
+        # Keep popup on screen horizontally
+        popup_x = max(10, min(input_screen_pos.x, display_size.x - popup_size.width - 10))
+        
+        self.Position((popup_x, popup_y), (0, 0))
+        self.Popup()

src/IRCPanel.py

@@ -1,368 +1,367 @@
 import wx
-import threading
+import wx.adv
+import random
 import logging
 from SearchDialog import SearchDialog
 import traceback
 
+import KaomojiPicker as KaomojiPicker
+import CommandAutocomplete as CommandAutocomplete
+
 # Set up logging
 logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 class IRCPanel(wx.Panel):
+    # IRC commands with descriptions
+    IRC_COMMANDS = [
+        ("help", "Show available commands"),
+        ("join", "Join a channel - /join <channel>"),
+        ("part", "Leave current or specified channel - /part [channel]"),
+        ("msg", "Send private message - /msg <nick> <message>"),
+        ("me", "Send action message - /me <action>"),
+        ("nick", "Change nickname - /nick <newnick>"),
+        ("whois", "Get user information - /whois <nick>"),
+        ("topic", "Get or set channel topic - /topic [newtopic]"),
+        ("kick", "Kick user from channel - /kick <user> [reason]"),
+        ("away", "Set away status - /away [message]"),
+        ("quit", "Disconnect from server - /quit [message]"),
+    ]
+    
+    # Default kaomoji groups
+    KAOMOJI_GROUPS = {
+        "Happy": [
+            ":-)", ":)", ":-D", ":D", "^_^", "^o^", "(*^_^*)", "( ^_^)／", 
+            "(:3)", "=)", "=]", "^.^", "UwU", "OwO", "^w^", "^u^", "x3", 
+            ":3", ":3c", "nya~", "n_n", "(>ω<)", ":33", "^3^"
+        ],
+        "Sad": [
+            ":-(", ":'(", "T_T", ";_;", ">_<", "(-_-)", "(_ _)"
+        ],
+        "Angry": [
+            ">:(", ">:-(", ">:-O", ">.<", "(-_-)#"
+        ],
+        "Love": [
+            "<3", "(*^3^)", "(^^)v", "(^_^)", "*^_^*"
+        ],
+        "Surprised": [
+            ":-O", ":O", ":-0", "O_O", "o_O", "O_o"
+        ],
+        "Sleepy": [
+            "-_-", "(-.-) zzz", "(~_~)", "zzz"
+        ],
+        "Shrug": [
+            r"¯\_(._.)_/¯", "(¬_¬)", "(*_*)", "(>_>)", "(<_<)", 
+            "(o_O)", "(O_o)", "('_')"
+        ],
+        "Blush": [
+            "^///^", "(//▽//)", "(*^///^*)", ">///<", "^_^;", 
+            "^///^;", "(*^▽^*)", "(*´▽｀*)"
+        ],
+        "Other": [
+            "owo", "rawr", ":33p", "xD", ";-)", ";)", ":-P", ":P", ":-|", ":|"
+        ]
+    }
+    
     def __init__(self, parent, main_frame):
         super().__init__(parent)
         self.parent = parent
         self.main_frame = main_frame
         self.messages = []
-        
-        sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
-        
-        # Use a better font for chat with white theme
-        self.text_ctrl = wx.TextCtrl(self, style=wx.TE_MULTILINE | wx.TE_READONLY | wx.TE_RICH2 | wx.TE_AUTO_URL)
-        
-        # White theme colors
-        self.text_ctrl.SetBackgroundColour(wx.Colour(255, 255, 255))  # White background
-        self.text_ctrl.SetForegroundColour(wx.Colour(0, 0, 0))        # Black text
-        
-        # Load appropriate font
-        self.font = self.load_system_font()
-        self.text_ctrl.SetFont(self.font)
-        
-        sizer.Add(self.text_ctrl, 1, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 0)
-        
-        input_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
-        self.input_ctrl = wx.TextCtrl(self, style=wx.TE_PROCESS_ENTER)
-        self.input_ctrl.SetHint("Type message here …")
-        self.input_ctrl.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT_ENTER, self.on_send)
-        self.input_ctrl.Bind(wx.EVT_KEY_DOWN, self.on_key_down)
-        
-        send_btn = wx.Button(self, label="Send")
-        send_btn.SetToolTip("Send message (Enter)")
-        send_btn.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_send)
-        
-        input_sizer.Add(self.input_ctrl, 1, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 2)
-        input_sizer.Add(send_btn, 0, wx.ALL, 2)
-        
-        sizer.Add(input_sizer, 0, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 0)
-        
-        self.SetSizer(sizer)
         self.target = None
         self.history = []
         self.history_pos = -1
+        self.current_popup = None
+        self.command_popup = None
         
         # Search state
         self.search_text = ""
         self.search_positions = []
         self.current_search_index = -1
         
-        # Bind Ctrl+F for search
+        # Theme setup
+        self.theme = getattr(self.main_frame, "theme", None)
+        self.default_text_colour = self.theme["text"] if self.theme else wx.Colour(0, 0, 0)
+        
+        self._init_ui()
+        self._setup_accelerators()
+        
+    def _init_ui(self):
+        """Initialize the UI components."""
+        sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+        
+        # Text display - use TE_RICH2 for styled text support (especially on Windows)
+        self.text_ctrl = wx.TextCtrl(
+            self, 
+            style=wx.TE_READONLY | wx.TE_MULTILINE | wx.TE_AUTO_URL | wx.TE_RICH2
+        )
+        self.text_ctrl.SetFont(self._load_system_font())
+        self._apply_theme()
         self.text_ctrl.Bind(wx.EVT_KEY_DOWN, self.on_text_key_down)
-        accel_tbl = wx.AcceleratorTable([(wx.ACCEL_CTRL, ord('F'), wx.ID_FIND)])
+        
+        sizer.Add(self.text_ctrl, 1, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 0)
+        
+        # Input area
+        input_sizer = self._create_input_area()
+        sizer.Add(input_sizer, 0, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 0)
+        
+        self.SetSizer(sizer)
+    
+    def _create_input_area(self):
+        """Create the input controls."""
+        input_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        
+        # Text input
+        self.input_ctrl = wx.TextCtrl(self, style=wx.TE_PROCESS_ENTER)
+        self.input_ctrl.SetHint("Type message here…")
+        self.input_ctrl.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT_ENTER, self.on_send)
+        self.input_ctrl.Bind(wx.EVT_KEY_DOWN, self.on_key_down)
+        self.input_ctrl.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_input_text_change)
+        
+        # Kaomoji button
+        random_kaomoji = self._get_random_kaomoji()
+        self.kaomoji_btn = wx.Button(self, label=random_kaomoji)
+        self.kaomoji_btn.SetToolTip(f"Kaomojis {random_kaomoji}")
+        self.kaomoji_btn.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_pick_kaomoji)
+        
+        # Send button
+        send_btn = wx.Button(self, label="Send")
+        send_btn.SetToolTip("Send message (Enter)")
+        send_btn.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_send)
+        
+        input_sizer.Add(self.input_ctrl, 1, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 2)
+        input_sizer.Add(self.kaomoji_btn, 0, wx.ALL, 2)
+        input_sizer.Add(send_btn, 0, wx.ALL, 2)
+        
+        return input_sizer
+    
+    def _setup_accelerators(self):
+        """Setup keyboard shortcuts."""
+        accel_tbl = wx.AcceleratorTable([
+            (wx.ACCEL_CTRL, ord('F'), wx.ID_FIND)
+        ])
         self.SetAcceleratorTable(accel_tbl)
         self.Bind(wx.EVT_MENU, self.on_search, id=wx.ID_FIND)
     
-    def load_system_font(self):
-        """Load appropriate system font with high DPI support"""
-        try:
-            # Get system DPI scale factor
-            dc = wx.ClientDC(self)
-            dpi_scale = dc.GetPPI().GetWidth() / 96.0  # 96 is standard DPI
+    def _apply_theme(self):
+        """Apply theme colors if available."""
+        if self.theme:
+            self.text_ctrl.SetBackgroundColour(self.theme["content_bg"])
+            self.text_ctrl.SetForegroundColour(self.theme["text"])
+            self.SetBackgroundColour(self.theme["content_bg"])
     
-            # Calculate base font size based on DPI
+    def _load_system_font(self):
+        """Load appropriate system font with DPI awareness."""
+        try:
+            dc = wx.ClientDC(self)
+            dpi_scale = dc.GetPPI().GetWidth() / 96.0
+            
+            # Calculate font size based on DPI
             base_size = 10
             if dpi_scale > 1.5:
-                font_size = int(base_size * 1.5)  # 150% scaling
+                font_size = int(base_size * 1.5)
             elif dpi_scale > 1.25:
-                font_size = int(base_size * 1.25)  # 125% scaling
+                font_size = int(base_size * 1.25)
             else:
                 font_size = base_size
             
-            # Try system fonts in order of preference
-            font_families = [
-                (wx.FONTFAMILY_TELETYPE, "Consolas"),
-                (wx.FONTFAMILY_TELETYPE, "Courier New"),
-                (wx.FONTFAMILY_TELETYPE, "Monaco"),
-                (wx.FONTFAMILY_TELETYPE, "DejaVu Sans Mono"),
-                (wx.FONTFAMILY_TELETYPE, "Liberation Mono"),
+            # Try fonts in preference order
+            font_preferences = [
+                "Consolas", "Courier New", "Monaco", 
+                "DejaVu Sans Mono", "Liberation Mono"
             ]
             
-            for family, face_name in font_families:
-                font = wx.Font(font_size, family, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL, False, face_name)
+            for face_name in font_preferences:
+                font = wx.Font(
+                    font_size, wx.FONTFAMILY_TELETYPE, 
+                    wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL, 
+                    False, face_name
+                )
                 if font.IsOk():
                     logger.info(f"Using font: {face_name} at {font_size}pt")
                     return font
             
-            # Fallback to default monospace
-            font = wx.Font(font_size, wx.FONTFAMILY_TELETYPE, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
-            logger.info("Using system monospace font as fallback")
-            return font
+            # Fallback
+            logger.info("Using system monospace font")
+            return wx.Font(
+                font_size, wx.FONTFAMILY_TELETYPE, 
+                wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL
+            )
             
         except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error loading system font: {e}")
-            # Ultimate fallback
-            return wx.Font(10, wx.FONTFAMILY_TELETYPE, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
+            logger.error(f"Error loading font: {e}")
+            return wx.Font(
+                10, wx.FONTFAMILY_TELETYPE, 
+                wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL
+            )
+    
+    def _get_random_kaomoji(self):
+        """Get a random kaomoji for the button label."""
+        all_kaomojis = [k for group in self.KAOMOJI_GROUPS.values() for k in group]
+        return random.choice(all_kaomojis) if all_kaomojis else ":)"
     
     def set_target(self, target):
+        """Set the current chat target."""
         self.target = target
     
-    def add_message(self, message, username=None, username_color=None, message_color=None, bold=False, italic=False, underline=False):
-        """Thread-safe message addition with username coloring"""
+    def add_message(self, message, username=None, username_color=None, 
+                   message_color=None, bold=False, italic=False, underline=False):
+        """Thread-safe message addition."""
         try:
-            # Use CallAfter for thread safety
             if wx.IsMainThread():
-                self._add_message_safe(message, username, username_color, message_color, bold, italic, underline)
+                self._add_message_safe(message, username_color, message_color, bold, italic, underline)
             else:
-                wx.CallAfter(self._add_message_safe, message, username, username_color, message_color, bold, italic, underline)
+                wx.CallAfter(self._add_message_safe, message, username_color, message_color, bold, italic, underline)
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error in add_message: {e}")
     
-    def _add_message_safe(self, message, username=None, username_color=None, message_color=None, bold=False, italic=False, underline=False):
-        """Actually add message - must be called from main thread"""
+    def _add_message_safe(self, message, username_color=None, message_color=None, 
+                     bold=False, italic=False, underline=False):
+        """Add message to display with formatting (must be called from main thread)."""
         try:
+            # Safety check: ensure text_ctrl still exists
+            if not self.text_ctrl or not self:
+                return
+                
             self.messages.append(message)
             
-            # Save current position for formatting
-            start_pos = self.text_ctrl.GetLastPosition()
+            # Check if user is at bottom
+            last_pos = self.text_ctrl.GetLastPosition()
+            current_pos = self.text_ctrl.GetInsertionPoint()
+            at_bottom = (last_pos - current_pos) <= 10
             
-            if username and username_color:
-                # Add username with its color
-                attr = wx.TextAttr()
-                attr.SetTextColour(username_color)
-                if bold:
-                    attr.SetFontWeight(wx.FONTWEIGHT_BOLD)
-                if italic:
-                    attr.SetFontStyle(wx.FONTSTYLE_ITALIC)
-                if underline:
-                    attr.SetFontUnderlined(True)
-                attr.SetFont(self.font)
-                self.text_ctrl.SetDefaultStyle(attr)
-                self.text_ctrl.AppendText(username)
-            
-            # Add the rest of the message with message color
-            attr = wx.TextAttr()
+            # Create text attribute for styling
+            text_attr = wx.TextAttr()
             if message_color:
-                attr.SetTextColour(message_color)
+                text_attr.SetTextColour(message_color)
             else:
-                attr.SetTextColour(wx.Colour(0, 0, 0))  # Black text for white theme
+                text_attr.SetTextColour(self.default_text_colour)
             
-            attr.SetFont(self.font)
-            self.text_ctrl.SetDefaultStyle(attr)
+            if bold:
+                pass # i hate bold
+            if italic:
+                text_attr.SetFontStyle(wx.FONTSTYLE_ITALIC)
+            if underline:
+                text_attr.SetUnderlined(True)
             
-            # Append the message (without username if we already added it)
-            if username and username_color:
-                # Find the message part after username
-                message_text = message[message.find(username) + len(username):]
-                self.text_ctrl.AppendText(message_text + "\n")
-            else:
-                self.text_ctrl.AppendText(message + "\n")
+            # Set style and append text
+            self.text_ctrl.SetDefaultStyle(text_attr)
+            self.text_ctrl.AppendText(message + "\n")
+            
+            # Reset to default style
+            default_attr = wx.TextAttr()
+            default_attr.SetTextColour(self.default_text_colour)
+            self.text_ctrl.SetDefaultStyle(default_attr)
+            
+            # Auto-scroll if at bottom
+            if at_bottom:
+                self.text_ctrl.SetInsertionPoint(self.text_ctrl.GetLastPosition())
+                self.text_ctrl.ShowPosition(self.text_ctrl.GetLastPosition())
                 
-            # Auto-scroll to bottom
-            self.text_ctrl.ShowPosition(self.text_ctrl.GetLastPosition())
         except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error adding message safely: {e}")
+            logger.error(f"Error adding message: {e}")
     
-    def add_formatted_message(self, timestamp, username, content, username_color=None, is_action=False):
-        """Add a formatted message with colored username"""
+    def add_formatted_message(self, timestamp, username, content, 
+                             username_color=None, is_action=False):
+        """Add a formatted IRC message with colored username."""
         try:
+            # Check if user is at bottom
+            last_pos = self.text_ctrl.GetLastPosition()
+            current_pos = self.text_ctrl.GetInsertionPoint()
+            at_bottom = (last_pos - current_pos) <= 10
+            
+            # Append timestamp with default color
+            default_attr = wx.TextAttr()
+            default_attr.SetTextColour(self.default_text_colour)
+            self.text_ctrl.SetDefaultStyle(default_attr)
+            self.text_ctrl.AppendText(timestamp)
+            
+            # Append action marker or opening bracket
             if is_action:
-                message = f"{timestamp}* {username} {content}"
-                self.add_message(message, f"* {username}", username_color, wx.Colour(128, 0, 128), italic=True)  # Dark purple for actions
+                self.text_ctrl.AppendText("* ")
             else:
-                message = f"{timestamp}<{username}> {content}"
-                self.add_message(message, f"<{username}>", username_color, wx.Colour(0, 0, 0))  # Black text
+                self.text_ctrl.AppendText("<")
+            
+            # Append username with color
+            if username_color:
+                username_attr = wx.TextAttr()
+                username_attr.SetTextColour(username_color)
+                username_attr.SetFontWeight(wx.FONTWEIGHT_BOLD)
+                self.text_ctrl.SetDefaultStyle(username_attr)
+            else:
+                default_attr.SetFontWeight(wx.FONTWEIGHT_BOLD)
+                self.text_ctrl.SetDefaultStyle(default_attr)
+            
+            self.text_ctrl.AppendText(username)
+            
+            # Append closing bracket and content with default color
+            default_attr.SetFontWeight(wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
+            self.text_ctrl.SetDefaultStyle(default_attr)
+            if not is_action:
+                self.text_ctrl.AppendText("> ")
+            else:
+                self.text_ctrl.AppendText(" ")
+            
+            self.text_ctrl.AppendText(content)
+            self.text_ctrl.AppendText("\n")
+            
+            # Auto-scroll if at bottom
+            if at_bottom:
+                self.text_ctrl.SetInsertionPoint(self.text_ctrl.GetLastPosition())
+                self.text_ctrl.ShowPosition(self.text_ctrl.GetLastPosition())
+                
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error adding formatted message: {e}")
     
     def add_system_message(self, message, color=None, bold=False):
-        """Add system message without username coloring"""
+        """Add a system message with optional color and bold formatting."""
         try:
-            if color is None:
-                color = wx.Colour(0, 0, 128)  # Dark blue for system messages
-            self.add_message(message, None, None, color, bold, False, False)
+            self.add_message(message, message_color=color, bold=bold)
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error adding system message: {e}")
     
-    def on_text_key_down(self, event):
-        """Handle key events in the text control"""
-        keycode = event.GetKeyCode()
-        if event.ControlDown() and keycode == ord('F'):
-            self.on_search(event)
-        else:
-            event.Skip()
-    
-    def on_search(self, event):
-        """Open search dialog"""
+    def on_pick_kaomoji(self, event):
+        """Show the kaomoji picker popup."""
         try:
-            dlg = SearchDialog(self)
-            dlg.ShowModal()
-            dlg.Destroy()
-        except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error in search: {e}")
+            # Close existing popup if any
+            if self.current_popup and not self.current_popup.IsBeingDeleted():
+                self.current_popup.Dismiss()
             
-    def perform_search(self, search_text, case_sensitive=False, whole_word=False):
-        """Perform text search in the chat history"""
-        try:
-            self.search_text = search_text
-            self.search_positions = []
-            self.current_search_index = -1
-            
-            # Get all text
-            full_text = self.text_ctrl.GetValue()
-            if not full_text or not search_text:
-                return
-            
-            # Prepare search parameters
-            search_flags = 0
-            if not case_sensitive:
-                # For manual search, we'll handle case sensitivity ourselves
-                search_text_lower = search_text.lower()
-                full_text_lower = full_text.lower()
-            
-            # Manual search implementation since wx.TextCtrl doesn't have FindText
-            pos = 0
-            while pos < len(full_text):
-                if case_sensitive:
-                    # Case sensitive search
-                    found_pos = full_text.find(search_text, pos)
-                else:
-                    # Case insensitive search
-                    found_pos = full_text_lower.find(search_text_lower, pos)
-                
-                if found_pos == -1:
-                    break
-                
-                # For whole word search, verify boundaries
-                if whole_word:
-                    # Check if it's a whole word
-                    is_word_start = (found_pos == 0 or not full_text[found_pos-1].isalnum())
-                    is_word_end = (found_pos + len(search_text) >= len(full_text) or 
-                                not full_text[found_pos + len(search_text)].isalnum())
-                    
-                    if is_word_start and is_word_end:
-                        self.search_positions.append(found_pos)
-                    pos = found_pos + 1  # Move forward to avoid infinite loop
-                else:
-                    self.search_positions.append(found_pos)
-                    pos = found_pos + len(search_text)
-            
-            if self.search_positions:
-                self.current_search_index = 0
-                self.highlight_search_result()
-                self.main_frame.SetStatusText(f"Found {len(self.search_positions)} occurrences of '{search_text}'")
-            else:
-                self.main_frame.SetStatusText(f"Text '{search_text}' not found")
-                wx.Bell()
+            # Create new popup
+            self.current_popup = KaomojiPicker.KaomojiPicker(
+                self, 
+                self.KAOMOJI_GROUPS, 
+                self.on_kaomoji_insert
+            )
+            self.current_popup.show_at_button(self.kaomoji_btn)
             
         except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error performing search: {e}")
+            logger.error(f"Error showing kaomoji picker: {e}")
             traceback.print_exc()
     
-    def highlight_search_result(self):
-        """Highlight the current search result"""
+    def on_kaomoji_insert(self, kaomoji):
+        """Insert selected kaomoji into input."""
         try:
-            if not self.search_positions or self.current_search_index < 0:
-                return
-            
-            pos = self.search_positions[self.current_search_index]
-            
-            # Select the found text
-            self.text_ctrl.SetSelection(pos, pos + len(self.search_text))
-            self.text_ctrl.ShowPosition(pos)
-            
-            # Update status
-            self.main_frame.SetStatusText(
-                f"Found {self.current_search_index + 1} of {len(self.search_positions)}: '{self.search_text}'"
-            )
-        except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error highlighting search result: {e}")
-    
-    def find_next(self):
-        """Find next occurrence"""
-        if self.search_positions:
-            self.current_search_index = (self.current_search_index + 1) % len(self.search_positions)
-            self.highlight_search_result()
-    
-    def find_previous(self):
-        """Find previous occurrence"""
-        if self.search_positions:
-            self.current_search_index = (self.current_search_index - 1) % len(self.search_positions)
-            self.highlight_search_result()
-    
-    def on_key_down(self, event):
-        try:
-            keycode = event.GetKeyCode()
-            if keycode == wx.WXK_UP:
-                if self.history and self.history_pos < len(self.history) - 1:
-                    self.history_pos += 1
-                    self.input_ctrl.SetValue(self.history[-(self.history_pos + 1)])
-            elif keycode == wx.WXK_DOWN:
-                if self.history_pos > 0:
-                    self.history_pos -= 1
-                    self.input_ctrl.SetValue(self.history[-(self.history_pos + 1)])
-                elif self.history_pos == 0:
-                    self.history_pos = -1
-                    self.input_ctrl.Clear()
-            elif keycode == wx.WXK_TAB:
-                # Tab completion for nicknames
-                self.handle_tab_completion()
-                return  # Don't skip to prevent default tab behavior
-            elif keycode == wx.WXK_F3:
-                # F3 for find next
-                if self.search_positions:
-                    self.find_next()
-                return
-            elif event.ShiftDown() and keycode == wx.WXK_F3:
-                # Shift+F3 for find previous
-                if self.search_positions:
-                    self.find_previous()
-                return
-            else:
-                event.Skip()
-        except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error in key handler: {e}")
-            event.Skip()
-    
-    def handle_tab_completion(self):
-        """Handle tab completion for nicknames"""
-        try:
-            current_text = self.input_ctrl.GetValue()
-            if not current_text or not self.target or not self.target.startswith('#'):
-                return
-            
-            users = self.main_frame.channel_users.get(self.target, [])
-            if not users:
-                return
-            
-            # Find word at cursor position
+            current = self.input_ctrl.GetValue()
             pos = self.input_ctrl.GetInsertionPoint()
-            text_before = current_text[:pos]
-            words = text_before.split()
             
-            if not words:
-                return
+            # Add space before kaomoji if needed
+            needs_space = pos > 0 and current[pos - 1] not in (' ', '\t', '\n')
+            insert_text = f" {kaomoji}" if needs_space else kaomoji
             
-            current_word = words[-1]
+            # Insert at cursor
+            new_value = current[:pos] + insert_text + current[pos:]
+            self.input_ctrl.SetValue(new_value)
+            self.input_ctrl.SetInsertionPoint(pos + len(insert_text))
+            self.input_ctrl.SetFocus()
             
-            # Find matching nicks
-            matches = [user for user in users if user.lower().startswith(current_word.lower())]
-            
-            if matches:
-                if len(matches) == 1:
-                    # Single match - complete it
-                    new_word = matches[0]
-                    if ':' in text_before or text_before.strip().endswith(current_word):
-                        # Replace the current word
-                        new_text = text_before[:-len(current_word)] + new_word + current_text[pos:]
-                        self.input_ctrl.SetValue(new_text)
-                        self.input_ctrl.SetInsertionPoint(pos - len(current_word) + len(new_word))
-                else:
-                    # Multiple matches - show in status
-                    self.main_frame.SetStatusText(f"Tab completion: {', '.join(matches[:5])}{'...' if len(matches) > 5 else ''}")
         except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error in tab completion: {e}")
+            logger.error(f"Error inserting kaomoji: {e}")
     
     def on_send(self, event):
+        """Send the current message."""
         try:
+            self._hide_command_popup()  # Hide command popup when sending
             message = self.input_ctrl.GetValue().strip()
             if message and self.target:
                 self.history.append(message)
@@ -371,3 +370,316 @@ class IRCPanel(wx.Panel):
                 self.input_ctrl.Clear()
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error sending message: {e}")
+    
+    def on_input_text_change(self, event):
+        """Handle text changes in input field to show command autocomplete."""
+        try:
+            current_text = self.input_ctrl.GetValue()
+            pos = self.input_ctrl.GetInsertionPoint()
+            
+            # Check if we're typing a command (starts with /)
+            if current_text.startswith('/') and pos > 0:
+                # Extract the command part (everything after / up to cursor or space)
+                text_before_cursor = current_text[:pos]
+                if ' ' in text_before_cursor:
+                    # Command already has arguments, don't show autocomplete
+                    self._hide_command_popup()
+                    return
+                
+                # Get the command being typed
+                command_part = text_before_cursor[1:]  # Remove the '/'
+                self._show_command_popup(command_part)
+            else:
+                self._hide_command_popup()
+                
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error in text change handler: {e}")
+        event.Skip()
+    
+    def _show_command_popup(self, command_part=""):
+        """Show or update command autocomplete popup."""
+        try:
+            if not self.command_popup or self.command_popup.IsBeingDeleted():
+                # Create new popup
+                self.command_popup = CommandAutocomplete.CommandAutocomplete( # fuckass python
+                    self,
+                    self.IRC_COMMANDS,
+                    self.on_command_select
+                )
+                self.command_popup.show_at_input(self.input_ctrl)
+            
+            # Filter commands
+            self.command_popup.filter_commands(command_part)
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error showing command popup: {e}")
+    
+    def _hide_command_popup(self):
+        """Hide command autocomplete popup."""
+        try:
+            if self.command_popup and not self.command_popup.IsBeingDeleted():
+                self.command_popup.safe_dismiss()
+                self.command_popup = None
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error hiding command popup: {e}")
+    
+    def on_command_select(self, command):
+        """Handle command selection from autocomplete."""
+        try:
+            current_text = self.input_ctrl.GetValue()
+            pos = self.input_ctrl.GetInsertionPoint()
+            
+            # Find the command part (from / to cursor or space)
+            text_before_cursor = current_text[:pos]
+            if text_before_cursor.startswith('/'):
+                # Replace the command part with the selected command
+                if ' ' in text_before_cursor:
+                    # Has arguments, keep them
+                    space_pos = text_before_cursor.find(' ')
+                    new_text = f"/{command}{current_text[space_pos:]}"
+                else:
+                    # No arguments, just replace command
+                    new_text = f"/{command} {current_text[pos:]}"
+                
+                self.input_ctrl.SetValue(new_text)
+                # Position cursor after command and space
+                new_pos = len(f"/{command} ")
+                self.input_ctrl.SetInsertionPoint(new_pos)
+                self.input_ctrl.SetFocus()
+            
+            self._hide_command_popup()
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error selecting command: {e}")
+    
+    def on_key_down(self, event):
+        """Handle input field keyboard events."""
+        try:
+            keycode = event.GetKeyCode()
+            
+            # Handle command popup navigation
+            if self.command_popup and not self.command_popup.IsBeingDeleted() and self.command_popup.IsShown():
+                if keycode == wx.WXK_UP:
+                    self.command_popup.select_previous()
+                    return  # Don't skip, handled
+                elif keycode == wx.WXK_DOWN:
+                    self.command_popup.select_next()
+                    return  # Don't skip, handled
+                elif keycode == wx.WXK_RETURN or keycode == wx.WXK_NUMPAD_ENTER:
+                    # If popup is shown, select command instead of sending
+                    cmd = self.command_popup.get_selected_command()
+                    if cmd:
+                        self.on_command_select(cmd)
+                    return  # Don't skip, handled
+                elif keycode == wx.WXK_ESCAPE:
+                    self._hide_command_popup()
+                    return  # Don't skip, handled
+            
+            if keycode == wx.WXK_UP:
+                self._navigate_history_up()
+            elif keycode == wx.WXK_DOWN:
+                self._navigate_history_down()
+            elif keycode == wx.WXK_TAB:
+                self.handle_tab_completion()
+                return  # Don't skip
+            elif keycode == wx.WXK_F3:
+                if event.ShiftDown():
+                    self.find_previous()
+                else:
+                    self.find_next()
+                return
+            else:
+                event.Skip()
+                
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error in key handler: {e}")
+            event.Skip()
+    
+    def _navigate_history_up(self):
+        """Navigate up in message history."""
+        if self.history and self.history_pos < len(self.history) - 1:
+            self.history_pos += 1
+            self.input_ctrl.SetValue(self.history[-(self.history_pos + 1)])
+    
+    def _navigate_history_down(self):
+        """Navigate down in message history."""
+        if self.history_pos > 0:
+            self.history_pos -= 1
+            self.input_ctrl.SetValue(self.history[-(self.history_pos + 1)])
+        elif self.history_pos == 0:
+            self.history_pos = -1
+            self.input_ctrl.Clear()
+    
+    def handle_tab_completion(self):
+        """Handle tab completion for commands and nicknames."""
+        try:
+            current_text = self.input_ctrl.GetValue()
+            if not current_text:
+                return
+            
+            pos = self.input_ctrl.GetInsertionPoint()
+            text_before = current_text[:pos]
+            
+            # Check if we're completing a command (starts with / and no space yet)
+            if text_before.startswith('/') and ' ' not in text_before:
+                command_part = text_before[1:]  # Remove the '/'
+                matches = [cmd for cmd, _ in self.IRC_COMMANDS if cmd.lower().startswith(command_part.lower())]
+                
+                if len(matches) == 1:
+                    # Single match - complete it
+                    new_text = f"/{matches[0]} {current_text[pos:]}"
+                    self.input_ctrl.SetValue(new_text)
+                    self.input_ctrl.SetInsertionPoint(len(f"/{matches[0]} "))
+                elif len(matches) > 1:
+                    # Multiple matches - show autocomplete popup or status
+                    if not self.command_popup or self.command_popup.IsBeingDeleted():
+                        self._show_command_popup(command_part)
+                    else:
+                        # Update existing popup
+                        self.command_popup.filter_commands(command_part)
+                    display = ', '.join(matches[:5])
+                    if len(matches) > 5:
+                        display += '...'
+                    self.main_frame.SetStatusText(f"Tab completion: {display}")
+                return
+            
+            # Otherwise, try nickname completion (only in channels)
+            if not self.target or not self.target.startswith('#'):
+                return
+            
+            users = self.main_frame.channel_users.get(self.target, [])
+            if not users:
+                return
+            
+            words = text_before.split()
+            if not words:
+                return
+            
+            current_word = words[-1]
+            matches = [u for u in users if u.lower().startswith(current_word.lower())]
+            
+            if len(matches) == 1:
+                # Single match - complete it
+                new_word = matches[0]
+                new_text = text_before[:-len(current_word)] + new_word + current_text[pos:]
+                self.input_ctrl.SetValue(new_text)
+                self.input_ctrl.SetInsertionPoint(pos - len(current_word) + len(new_word))
+            elif len(matches) > 1:
+                # Multiple matches - show options
+                display = ', '.join(matches[:5])
+                if len(matches) > 5:
+                    display += '...'
+                self.main_frame.SetStatusText(f"Tab completion: {display}")
+                
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error in tab completion: {e}")
+    
+    # Search functionality
+    def on_text_key_down(self, event):
+        """Handle text control keyboard events."""
+        if event.ControlDown() and event.GetKeyCode() == ord('F'):
+            self.on_search(event)
+        else:
+            event.Skip()
+    
+    def on_search(self, event):
+        """Open search dialog."""
+        try:
+            dlg = SearchDialog(self)
+            dlg.ShowModal()
+            dlg.Destroy()
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error opening search: {e}")
+    
+    def perform_search(self, search_text, case_sensitive=False, whole_word=False):
+        """Perform text search in chat history."""
+        try:
+            self.search_text = search_text
+            self.search_positions = []
+            self.current_search_index = -1
+            
+            full_text = self.text_ctrl.GetValue()
+            if not full_text or not search_text:
+                return
+            
+            # Prepare for case-insensitive search
+            search_lower = search_text.lower() if not case_sensitive else search_text
+            text_lower = full_text.lower() if not case_sensitive else full_text
+            
+            # Find all occurrences
+            pos = 0
+            while pos < len(full_text):
+                found_pos = text_lower.find(search_lower, pos)
+                if found_pos == -1:
+                    break
+                
+                # Check whole word constraint
+                if whole_word:
+                    is_start = found_pos == 0 or not full_text[found_pos - 1].isalnum()
+                    is_end = (found_pos + len(search_text) >= len(full_text) or 
+                             not full_text[found_pos + len(search_text)].isalnum())
+                    
+                    if is_start and is_end:
+                        self.search_positions.append(found_pos)
+                    pos = found_pos + 1
+                else:
+                    self.search_positions.append(found_pos)
+                    pos = found_pos + len(search_text)
+            
+            # Show results
+            if self.search_positions:
+                self.current_search_index = 0
+                self.highlight_search_result()
+                self.main_frame.SetStatusText(
+                    f"Found {len(self.search_positions)} occurrences of '{search_text}'"
+                )
+            else:
+                self.main_frame.SetStatusText(f"Text '{search_text}' not found")
+                wx.Bell()
+                
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error performing search: {e}")
+    
+    def highlight_search_result(self):
+        """Highlight current search result."""
+        try:
+            if not self.search_positions or self.current_search_index < 0:
+                return
+            
+            pos = self.search_positions[self.current_search_index]
+            self.text_ctrl.SetSelection(pos, pos + len(self.search_text))
+            self.text_ctrl.ShowPosition(pos)
+            
+            self.main_frame.SetStatusText(
+                f"Found {self.current_search_index + 1} of "
+                f"{len(self.search_positions)}: '{self.search_text}'"
+            )
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error highlighting search: {e}")
+    
+    def find_next(self):
+        """Find next search result."""
+        if self.search_positions:
+            self.current_search_index = (
+                (self.current_search_index + 1) % len(self.search_positions)
+            )
+            self.highlight_search_result()
+    
+    def find_previous(self):
+        """Find previous search result."""
+        if self.search_positions:
+            self.current_search_index = (
+                (self.current_search_index - 1) % len(self.search_positions)
+            )
+            self.highlight_search_result()
+    
+    def insert_text_at_caret(self, text):
+        """Insert text at current caret position."""
+        try:
+            current = self.input_ctrl.GetValue()
+            pos = self.input_ctrl.GetInsertionPoint()
+            new_value = current[:pos] + text + current[pos:]
+            self.input_ctrl.SetValue(new_value)
+            self.input_ctrl.SetInsertionPoint(pos + len(text))
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error inserting text: {e}")

src/InterfaceSelectDialog.py

@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+import wx
+import socket
+import logging
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+class InterfaceSelectDialog(wx.Dialog):
+    """Dialog that lets the user pick which local interface the server should bind to."""
+
+    def __init__(self, parent, current_host="127.0.0.1"):
+        super().__init__(parent, title="Select Network Interface", size=(420, 380))
+        try:
+            self.SetIcon(parent.GetIcon())
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+
+        self.selected_host = current_host
+        panel = wx.Panel(self)
+        panel.SetBackgroundColour(parent.theme["window_bg"])
+        main_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+
+        info = wx.StaticText(
+            panel,
+            label="Choose the Network interface where your server should run:\n"
+                  "You are EXPOSING a Server to your LOCAL Network, this may give away who you are!\n",
+        )
+        info.Wrap(380)
+        main_sizer.Add(info, 0, wx.ALL | wx.EXPAND, 10)
+
+        self.interface_list = wx.ListCtrl(panel, style=wx.LC_REPORT | wx.BORDER_SUNKEN)
+        self.interface_list.InsertColumn(0, "Interface", width=180)
+        self.interface_list.InsertColumn(1, "Address", width=180)
+
+        self.interfaces = self._gather_interfaces()
+        current_index = 0
+        for idx, entry in enumerate[tuple[str, str]](self.interfaces):
+            name, address = entry
+            self.interface_list.InsertItem(idx, name)
+            self.interface_list.SetItem(idx, 1, address)
+            if address == current_host:
+                current_index = idx
+        self.interface_list.Select(current_index)
+        self.interface_list.EnsureVisible(current_index)
+        if self.interfaces:
+            self.selected_host = self.interfaces[current_index][1]
+        self.interface_list.Bind(wx.EVT_LIST_ITEM_SELECTED, self.on_select)
+        self.interface_list.Bind(wx.EVT_LIST_ITEM_ACTIVATED, self.on_activate)
+        main_sizer.Add(self.interface_list, 1, wx.ALL | wx.EXPAND, 10)
+
+        button_bar = wx.StdDialogButtonSizer()
+        ok_btn = wx.Button(panel, wx.ID_OK)
+        cancel_btn = wx.Button(panel, wx.ID_CANCEL)
+        button_bar.AddButton(ok_btn)
+        button_bar.AddButton(cancel_btn)
+        button_bar.Realize()
+        main_sizer.Add(button_bar, 0, wx.ALL | wx.EXPAND, 10)
+
+        ok_btn.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_ok)
+
+        panel.SetSizer(main_sizer)
+
+    def on_select(self, event):
+        index = event.GetIndex()
+        _, address = self.interfaces[index]
+        self.selected_host = address
+
+    def _gather_interfaces(self):
+        entries = [
+            ("Loopback only", "127.0.0.1"),
+            ("All interfaces", "0.0.0.0"),
+        ]
+        try:
+            import psutil
+
+            seen = {addr for _, addr in entries}
+            for name, addrs in psutil.net_if_addrs().items():
+                for addr in addrs:
+                    if addr.family == socket.AF_INET and addr.address not in seen:
+                        label = f"{name}"
+                        entries.append((label, addr.address))
+                        seen.add(addr.address)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.warning(f"Unable to enumerate network interfaces: {e}")
+
+        return entries
+
+    def get_selected_host(self):
+        return self.selected_host
+
+    def on_activate(self, event):
+        self.on_select(event)
+        self.EndModal(wx.ID_OK)
+
+    def on_ok(self, event):
+        index = self.interface_list.GetFirstSelected()
+        if index == -1 and self.interfaces:
+            wx.MessageBox("Select an interface before starting the server.", "No Interface Selected", wx.OK | wx.ICON_INFORMATION)
+            return
+        if index != -1:
+            _, address = self.interfaces[index]
+            self.selected_host = address
+        event.Skip()
+

src/KaomojiPicker.py

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+import logging
+import traceback
+import wx
+import wx.adv
+
+# Set up logging
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+class KaomojiPicker(wx.PopupTransientWindow):
+    def __init__(self, parent, kaomoji_groups, on_select_callback):
+        super().__init__(parent, wx.BORDER_SIMPLE)
+        self.on_select_callback = on_select_callback
+        self.kaomoji_groups = kaomoji_groups
+        
+        self._init_ui()
+        self.Bind(wx.EVT_WINDOW_DESTROY, self.on_destroy)
+        
+    def _init_ui(self):
+        panel = wx.Panel(self)
+        main_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+        
+        # Scrolled content area
+        self.scroll = wx.ScrolledWindow(panel, size=(380, 420), style=wx.VSCROLL)
+        self.scroll.SetScrollRate(0, 15)
+        self.scroll_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+        
+        # Storage for filtering
+        self.all_buttons = []
+        self.group_headers = {}
+        self.group_containers = {}
+        
+        # Build kaomoji groups
+        self._build_kaomoji_groups()
+        
+        self.scroll.SetSizer(self.scroll_sizer)
+        main_sizer.Add(self.scroll, 1, wx.EXPAND)
+        
+        panel.SetSizer(main_sizer)
+        main_sizer.Fit(panel)
+        self.SetClientSize(panel.GetBestSize())
+        
+        # Bind events
+        self._bind_events(panel)
+        
+    def _build_kaomoji_groups(self):
+        dc = wx.ClientDC(self.scroll)
+        dc.SetFont(self.scroll.GetFont())
+        
+        self.scroll_sizer.AddSpacer(8)
+        
+        for group_name, kaomojis in self.kaomoji_groups.items():
+            if not kaomojis:
+                continue
+                
+            # Group header
+            header = self._create_group_header(group_name)
+            self.group_headers[group_name] = header
+            self.scroll_sizer.Add(header, 0, wx.LEFT | wx.TOP | wx.BOTTOM, 12)
+            
+            # Wrap sizer for buttons
+            wrap_sizer = wx.WrapSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+            
+            for kaomoji in kaomojis:
+                btn = self._create_kaomoji_button(kaomoji, dc, group_name, wrap_sizer)
+                self.all_buttons.append(btn)
+                wrap_sizer.Add(btn, 0, wx.ALL, 3)
+            
+            self.group_containers[group_name] = wrap_sizer
+            self.scroll_sizer.Add(wrap_sizer, 0, wx.LEFT | wx.RIGHT | wx.BOTTOM, 12)
+    
+    def _create_group_header(self, group_name):
+        header = wx.StaticText(self.scroll, label=group_name)
+        font = header.GetFont()
+        font.SetWeight(wx.FONTWEIGHT_BOLD)
+        font.SetPointSize(9)
+        header.SetFont(font)
+        return header
+    
+    def _create_kaomoji_button(self, kaomoji, dc, group_name, wrap_sizer):
+        text_width, text_height = dc.GetTextExtent(kaomoji)
+        btn_width = min(max(text_width + 20, 55), 140)
+        btn_height = text_height + 14
+        
+        btn = wx.Button(self.scroll, label=kaomoji, size=(btn_width, btn_height))
+        btn.SetToolTip(f"{kaomoji} - {group_name}")
+        
+        btn._kaomoji_text = kaomoji.lower()
+        btn._kaomoji_group = group_name.lower()
+        btn._group_name = group_name
+        
+        # Bind click event
+        btn.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, lambda evt, k=kaomoji: self.on_kaomoji_selected(k))
+        
+        return btn
+    
+    def _bind_events(self, panel):
+        panel.Bind(wx.EVT_CHAR_HOOK, self.on_char_hook)
+        self.Bind(wx.EVT_KILL_FOCUS, self.on_kill_focus)
+    
+    def on_kaomoji_selected(self, kaomoji):
+        try:
+            if self.on_select_callback:
+                self.on_select_callback(kaomoji)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error in kaomoji selection callback: {e}")
+        finally:
+            # Safely dismiss the popup
+            wx.CallAfter(self.safe_dismiss)
+    
+    def on_search(self, event):
+        try:
+            search_text = self.search_ctrl.GetValue().lower().strip()
+            
+            if not search_text:
+                self._show_all()
+                return
+            
+            visible_groups = set()
+            
+            for btn in self.all_buttons:
+                # Match kaomoji text or group name
+                is_match = (search_text in btn._kaomoji_text or 
+                           search_text in btn._kaomoji_group)
+                btn.Show(is_match)
+                
+                if is_match:
+                    visible_groups.add(btn._group_name)
+            
+            # Show/hide group headers
+            for group_name, header in self.group_headers.items():
+                header.Show(group_name in visible_groups)
+            
+            self.scroll.Layout()
+            self.scroll.FitInside()
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error in kaomoji search: {e}")
+    
+    def on_clear_search(self, event):
+        self.search_ctrl.SetValue("")
+        self._show_all()
+    
+    def _show_all(self):
+        for btn in self.all_buttons:
+            btn.Show()
+        for header in self.group_headers.values():
+            header.Show()
+        self.scroll.Layout()
+        self.scroll.FitInside()
+    
+    def on_char_hook(self, event):
+        if event.GetKeyCode() == wx.WXK_ESCAPE:
+            self.safe_dismiss()
+        else:
+            event.Skip()
+    
+    def on_kill_focus(self, event):
+        focused = wx.Window.FindFocus()
+        if focused and (focused == self.search_ctrl or 
+                       focused.GetParent() == self.scroll or
+                       self.scroll.IsDescendant(focused)):
+            event.Skip()
+            return
+        
+        wx.CallLater(100, self.safe_dismiss)
+        event.Skip()
+    
+    def on_destroy(self, event):
+        self.all_buttons.clear()
+        self.group_headers.clear()
+        self.group_containers.clear()
+        event.Skip()
+    
+    def safe_dismiss(self):
+        if not self.IsBeingDeleted() and self.IsShown():
+            try:
+                self.Dismiss()
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Error dismissing popup: {e}")
+    
+    def show_at_button(self, button):
+        btn_screen_pos = button.ClientToScreen((0, 0))
+        popup_size = self.GetSize()
+        display_size = wx.GetDisplaySize()
+        
+        # Try to show above the button, otherwise below
+        if btn_screen_pos.y - popup_size.height > 0:
+            popup_y = btn_screen_pos.y - popup_size.height
+        else:
+            popup_y = btn_screen_pos.y + button.GetSize().height
+        
+        # Keep popup on screen horizontally
+        popup_x = max(10, min(btn_screen_pos.x, display_size.x - popup_size.width - 10))
+        
+        self.Position((popup_x, popup_y), (0, 0))
+        self.Popup()

src/LocalServer.py

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+import ipaddress
+import logging
+from typing import Callable, Iterable, List, Optional
+from irc import server as irc_server
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+
+class LocalOnlyIRCServer(irc_server.IRCServer):
+    """IRC server that only accepts connections from local/LAN addresses."""
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        server_address,
+        request_handler_class,
+        allowed_networks: Iterable[ipaddress.IPv4Network],
+        blocked_callback: Optional[Callable[[str], None]] = None,
+    ):
+        self.allowed_networks = list(allowed_networks)
+        self.blocked_callback = blocked_callback
+        super().__init__(server_address, request_handler_class)
+
+    def verify_request(self, request, client_address):
+        try:
+            ip = ipaddress.ip_address(client_address[0])
+            for network in self.allowed_networks:
+                if ip in network:
+                    return super().verify_request(request, client_address)
+        except ValueError:
+            logger.warning("Rejected malformed IP address: %s", client_address[0])
+            return False
+
+        if self.blocked_callback:
+            self.blocked_callback(client_address[0])
+        logger.warning("Rejected non-LAN connection from %s", client_address[0])
+        return False
+
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    import argparse
+    import sys
+    import signal
+
+    def main():
+        parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+            description="Run a local-only IRC server."
+        )
+        parser.add_argument(
+            "--host", type=str, default="0.0.0.0",
+            help="Bind host (default: 0.0.0.0)"
+        )
+        parser.add_argument(
+            "--port", type=int, default=6667,
+            help="Bind port (default: 6667)"
+        )
+        parser.add_argument(
+            "--channels", type=str, default="#lobby",
+            help="Comma-separated list of channels (default: #lobby)"
+        )
+        parser.add_argument(
+            "--verbose", action="store_true",
+            help="Enable verbose logging"
+        )
+
+        args = parser.parse_args()
+
+        # Set up logging
+        logging.basicConfig(
+            level=logging.DEBUG if args.verbose else logging.INFO,
+            format="%(asctime)s [%(levelname)s] %(message)s"
+        )
+
+        # Initialize the server manager
+        manager = LocalServerManager( # pyright: ignore[reportUndefinedVariable]
+            listen_host=args.host,
+            listen_port=args.port
+        )
+        manager.set_channels([ch.strip() for ch in args.channels.split(",") if ch.strip()])
+
+        # Handle Ctrl+C gracefully
+        def signal_handler(sig, frame):
+            print("\nStopping server...")
+            manager.stop()
+            sys.exit(0)
+
+        signal.signal(signal.SIGINT, signal_handler)
+
+        try:
+            manager.start()
+            print(f"IRC server running on {args.host}:{args.port}")
+            # Keep the main thread alive while server runs
+            while manager.is_running():
+                import time
+                time.sleep(1)
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"Error: {e}")
+            manager.stop()
+            sys.exit(1)
+
+    main()

src/LocalServerManager.py

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+import ipaddress
+import socket
+import threading
+import logging
+from typing import Callable, Iterable, List, Optional
+from LocalServer import LocalOnlyIRCServer
+from irc import server as irc_server
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+def _default_log_callback(message: str, color=None, bold: bool = False):
+    """Fallback logger when UI callback is not available."""
+    logger.info(message)
+
+class LocalServerManager:
+    """Manages the background IRC server lifecycle."""
+
+    DEFAULT_CHANNELS = ["#lobby"]
+    DEFAULT_ALLOWED_NETWORKS = [
+        ipaddress.ip_network("127.0.0.0/8"),    # Loopback
+        ipaddress.ip_network("10.0.0.0/8"),     # RFC1918
+        ipaddress.ip_network("172.16.0.0/12"),  # RFC1918
+        ipaddress.ip_network("192.168.0.0/16"), # RFC1918
+        ipaddress.ip_network("169.254.0.0/16"), # Link-local
+    ]
+
+    def __init__(
+        self,
+        log_callback: Callable[[str, Optional[object], bool], None] = _default_log_callback,
+        listen_host: str = "0.0.0.0",
+        listen_port: int = 6667,
+    ):
+        self.log_callback = log_callback or _default_log_callback
+        self.listen_host = listen_host
+        self.listen_port = listen_port
+        self.allowed_networks = list(self.DEFAULT_ALLOWED_NETWORKS)
+        self._channels = list(self.DEFAULT_CHANNELS)
+
+        self._server  = None
+        self._thread = None
+        self._lock = threading.RLock()
+        self._running = threading.Event()
+        self._ready = threading.Event()
+        self._error: Optional[Exception] = None
+
+    # Public API ---------------------------------------------------------
+    def start(self, timeout: float = 5.0):
+        """Start the background IRC server."""
+        with self._lock:
+            if self._running.is_set():
+                raise RuntimeError("Local IRC server is already running.")
+
+            self._running.set()
+            self._ready.clear()
+            self._error = None
+
+            self._thread = threading.Thread(
+                target=self._serve_forever,
+                name="Local-IRC-Server",
+                daemon=True,
+            )
+            self._thread.start()
+
+        if not self._ready.wait(timeout):
+            self._running.clear()
+            raise TimeoutError("Local IRC server failed to start in time.")
+
+        if self._error:
+            raise self._error
+
+    def stop(self, timeout: float = 5.0):
+        """Stop the IRC server if it is running."""
+        with self._lock:
+            if not self._running.is_set():
+                return
+
+            server = self._server
+            thread = self._thread
+
+        if server:
+            server.shutdown()
+            server.server_close()
+
+        if thread:
+            thread.join(timeout=timeout)
+
+        with self._lock:
+            self._server = None
+            self._thread = None
+            self._running.clear()
+            self._ready.clear()
+
+    def is_running(self) -> bool:
+        return self._running.is_set()
+
+    def set_listen_host(self, host: str):
+        """Update the bind address. Local server must be stopped."""
+        with self._lock:
+            if self._running.is_set():
+                raise RuntimeError("Stop the server before changing the interface.")
+            self.listen_host = host
+        self._log(f"Local server interface set to {host}.")
+
+    def get_channels(self) -> List[str]:
+        with self._lock:
+            return list(self._channels)
+
+    def set_channels(self, channels: Iterable[str]):
+        cleaned = self._sanitize_channels(channels)
+        with self._lock:
+            self._channels = cleaned or list(self.DEFAULT_CHANNELS)
+
+        if self.is_running():
+            self._log(
+                "Channel list updated. Restart local server to apply changes.",
+                bold=True,
+            )
+
+    # Internal helpers ---------------------------------------------------
+    def _serve_forever(self):
+        try:
+            server = LocalOnlyIRCServer(
+                (self.listen_host, self.listen_port),
+                irc_server.IRCClient,
+                self.allowed_networks,
+                blocked_callback=lambda ip: self._log(
+                    f"Blocked connection attempt from {ip}", bold=False
+                ),
+            )
+            server.servername = socket.gethostname() or "wxirc-local"
+
+            with self._lock:
+                self._server = server
+                seed_channels = self._channels or list(self.DEFAULT_CHANNELS)
+                for channel in seed_channels:
+                    server.channels.setdefault(channel, irc_server.IRCChannel(channel))
+
+            self._log(
+                f"Local IRC server listening on {self.listen_host}:{self.listen_port}",
+                bold=True,
+            )
+            self._ready.set()
+            server.serve_forever()
+        except Exception as exc:
+            logger.exception("Local IRC server failed: %s", exc)
+            self._error = exc
+            self._ready.set()
+            self._log(f"Local server error: {exc}", bold=True)
+        finally:
+            self._running.clear()
+            self._log("Local IRC server stopped.")
+
+    def _sanitize_channels(self, channels: Iterable[str]) -> List[str]:
+        unique = []
+        seen = set()
+        for channel in channels:
+            if not channel:
+                continue
+            name = channel.strip()
+            if not name.startswith("#"):
+                name = f"#{name}"
+            if not self._is_valid_channel(name):
+                continue
+            if name.lower() not in seen:
+                unique.append(name)
+                seen.add(name.lower())
+        return unique
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _is_valid_channel(name: str) -> bool:
+        if len(name) < 2:
+            return False
+        allowed = "abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789-_#"
+        return all(ch in allowed for ch in name)
+
+    def _log(self, message: str, color=None, bold: bool = False):
+        try:
+            self.log_callback(message, color, bold)
+        except Exception:
+            logger.info(message)

src/ManageChannelsDialog.py

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+import wx
+import wx.adv
+
+class ManageChannelsDialog(wx.Dialog):
+    """Simple dialog for curating the local server channel allowlist."""
+
+    def __init__(self, parent, channels):
+        super().__init__(parent, title="Manage Local Channels", size=(360, 420))
+        try:
+            self.SetIcon(parent.GetIcon())
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+        panel = wx.Panel(self)
+        panel.SetBackgroundColour(parent.theme["window_bg"])
+
+        main_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+        info = wx.StaticText(
+            panel,
+            label="Channels are shared with anyone on your LAN who joins the built-in server.",
+        )
+        info.Wrap(320)
+        main_sizer.Add(info, 0, wx.ALL | wx.EXPAND, 8)
+
+        self.list_box = wx.ListBox(panel)
+        for channel in channels:
+            self.list_box.Append(channel)
+        main_sizer.Add(self.list_box, 1, wx.ALL | wx.EXPAND, 8)
+
+        input_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        self.channel_input = wx.TextCtrl(panel, style=wx.TE_PROCESS_ENTER)
+        self.channel_input.SetHint("#channel-name")
+        add_btn = wx.Button(panel, label="Add")
+        input_sizer.Add(self.channel_input, 1, wx.RIGHT, 4)
+        input_sizer.Add(add_btn, 0)
+        main_sizer.Add(input_sizer, 0, wx.EXPAND | wx.LEFT | wx.RIGHT, 8)
+
+        remove_btn = wx.Button(panel, label="Remove Selected")
+        reset_btn = wx.Button(panel, label="Reset to #lobby")
+        btn_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        btn_sizer.Add(remove_btn, 1, wx.RIGHT, 4)
+        btn_sizer.Add(reset_btn, 1)
+        main_sizer.Add(btn_sizer, 0, wx.EXPAND | wx.LEFT | wx.RIGHT | wx.TOP, 8)
+
+        button_bar = wx.StdDialogButtonSizer()
+        ok_btn = wx.Button(panel, wx.ID_OK)
+        cancel_btn = wx.Button(panel, wx.ID_CANCEL)
+        button_bar.AddButton(ok_btn)
+        button_bar.AddButton(cancel_btn)
+        button_bar.Realize()
+        main_sizer.Add(button_bar, 0, wx.ALL | wx.EXPAND, 8)
+
+        panel.SetSizer(main_sizer)
+
+        # Bindings
+        add_btn.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_add)
+        remove_btn.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_remove)
+        reset_btn.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_reset)
+        self.channel_input.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT_ENTER, self.on_add)
+        ok_btn.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_ok)
+
+    def get_channels(self):
+        return [self.list_box.GetString(i) for i in range(self.list_box.GetCount())]
+
+    def on_add(self, event):
+        value = self.channel_input.GetValue().strip()
+        if not value:
+            return
+        if not value.startswith('#'):
+            value = f"#{value}"
+        if not self._is_valid_channel(value):
+            wx.MessageBox(
+                "Channel names may contain letters, numbers, -, and _ only.",
+                "Invalid Channel",
+                wx.OK | wx.ICON_WARNING,
+            )
+            return
+        if self.list_box.FindString(value) != wx.NOT_FOUND:
+            wx.MessageBox("Channel already exists.", "Duplicate Channel", wx.OK | wx.ICON_INFORMATION)
+            return
+        self.list_box.Append(value)
+        self.channel_input.Clear()
+
+    def on_remove(self, event):
+        selection = self.list_box.GetSelection()
+        if selection != wx.NOT_FOUND:
+            self.list_box.Delete(selection)
+
+    def on_reset(self, event):
+        self.list_box.Clear()
+        self.list_box.Append("#lobby")
+
+    def on_ok(self, event):
+        if self.list_box.GetCount() == 0:
+            wx.MessageBox("Add at least one channel before saving.", "No Channels", wx.OK | wx.ICON_INFORMATION)
+            return
+        event.Skip()
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _is_valid_channel(name):
+        if len(name) < 2:
+            return False
+        allowed = "abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789-_#"
+        return all(ch in allowed for ch in name)
+

src/NotesDialog.py

@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ class NotesDialog(wx.Frame):
                         style=wx.DEFAULT_FRAME_STYLE)
         
         self.parent = parent
+        self.theme = getattr(parent, "theme", None)
         self.notes_data = notes_data or defaultdict(dict)
         self.current_note_key = None
         self.updating_title = False
@@ -27,7 +28,7 @@ class NotesDialog(wx.Frame):
         self.last_save_time = time.time()
         self.auto_save_interval = 2  # seconds - reduced for immediate saving
         
-        self.SetBackgroundColour(wx.Colour(245, 245, 245))
+        self.SetBackgroundColour(self.get_theme_colour("window_bg", wx.SystemSettings().GetColour(wx.SYS_COLOUR_WINDOW)))
         
         # Set icon if parent has one
         if parent:
@@ -61,6 +62,11 @@ class NotesDialog(wx.Frame):
         if self.GetParent().GetId() == pId:
             self.GetParent().Close()
     
+    def get_theme_colour(self, key, fallback):
+        if self.theme and key in self.theme:
+            return self.theme[key]
+        return fallback
+
     def create_controls(self):
         # Create menu bar
         self.create_menu_bar()
@@ -72,6 +78,7 @@ class NotesDialog(wx.Frame):
         
         # Left panel - notes list
         left_panel = wx.Panel(splitter)
+        left_panel.SetBackgroundColour(self.get_theme_colour("sidebar_bg", left_panel.GetBackgroundColour()))
         left_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
         
         notes_label = wx.StaticText(left_panel, label="Your Notes:")
@@ -101,6 +108,7 @@ class NotesDialog(wx.Frame):
         
         # Right panel - editor
         right_panel = wx.Panel(splitter)
+        right_panel.SetBackgroundColour(self.get_theme_colour("content_bg", right_panel.GetBackgroundColour()))
         right_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
         
         title_label = wx.StaticText(right_panel, label="Note Title:")
@@ -226,6 +234,7 @@ class NotesDialog(wx.Frame):
         
     def setup_editor_toolbar(self, parent):
         self.toolbar = wx.Panel(parent)
+        self.toolbar.SetBackgroundColour(self.get_theme_colour("control_bg", self.toolbar.GetBackgroundColour()))
         toolbar_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
         
         # Text formatting buttons

src/ScanHandler.py

@@ -0,0 +1,120 @@
+from concurrent.futures import ThreadPoolExecutor, as_completed
+import socket 
+import threading
+import psutil
+import ipaddress
+import logging
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+class ScanHandler:
+    """Fast local network IRC scanner with minimal network overhead."""
+
+    def __init__(self, timeout=0.35, max_workers=64):
+        self.timeout = timeout
+        self.max_workers = max_workers
+        self._stop_event = threading.Event()
+        self._thread = None
+        self.results = []
+        self.total_hosts = 0
+
+    def detect_networks(self):
+        """Return private IPv4 networks discovered on local interfaces."""
+        networks = []
+        try:
+            for iface, addrs in psutil.net_if_addrs().items():
+                for addr in addrs:
+                    if addr.family != socket.AF_INET or not addr.netmask:
+                        continue
+                    try:
+                        interface = ipaddress.IPv4Interface(f"{addr.address}/{addr.netmask}")
+                    except ValueError:
+                        continue
+                    if not interface.network.is_private:
+                        continue
+                    network = self._cap_network(interface)
+                    label = f"{iface} : {interface.ip} through {network.with_prefixlen} range"
+                    networks.append({"label": label, "cidr": str(network)})
+        except Exception as exc:
+            logger.error("Failed to enumerate interfaces: %s", exc)
+
+        if not networks:
+            default_net = "192.168.1.0/24"
+            label = f"Default guess : {default_net}"
+            networks.append({"label": label, "cidr": default_net})
+        return networks
+
+    def start_scan(self, network_cidr, ports, progress_cb=None, result_cb=None, done_cb=None):
+        """Launch the threaded scan."""
+        if self._thread and self._thread.is_alive():
+            return False
+        try:
+            network = ipaddress.ip_network(network_cidr, strict=False)
+        except ValueError:
+            return False
+
+        hosts = [str(host) for host in network.hosts()]
+        if not hosts:
+            hosts = [str(network.network_address)]
+        self.total_hosts = len(hosts)
+        self.results.clear()
+        self._stop_event.clear()
+
+        def _worker():
+            logger.info("Starting IRC scan across %s hosts (%s)", len(hosts), network_cidr)
+            scanned = 0
+            try:
+                with ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=self.max_workers) as executor:
+                    futures = {executor.submit(self._probe_host, host, ports): host for host in hosts}
+                    for future in as_completed(futures):
+                        if self._stop_event.is_set():
+                            break
+                        scanned += 1
+                        server_info = future.result()
+                        if server_info:
+                            self.results.append(server_info)
+                            if result_cb:
+                                result_cb(server_info)
+                        if progress_cb:
+                            progress_cb(scanned, self.total_hosts)
+            except Exception as exc:
+                logger.error("Scan failure: %s", exc)
+            finally:
+                if done_cb:
+                    done_cb(self.results)
+                logger.info("IRC scan finished (%s discovered)", len(self.results))
+
+        self._thread = threading.Thread(target=_worker, name="IRC-Scan", daemon=True)
+        self._thread.start()
+        return True
+
+    def stop_scan(self):
+        self._stop_event.set()
+
+    def _probe_host(self, host, ports):
+        if self._stop_event.is_set():
+            return None
+        for port in ports:
+            try:
+                with socket.create_connection((host, port), timeout=self.timeout) as sock:
+                    sock.settimeout(0.2)
+                    banner = ""
+                    try:
+                        chunk = sock.recv(256)
+                        if chunk:
+                            banner = chunk.decode(errors="ignore").strip()
+                    except socket.timeout:
+                        banner = "IRC server (silent banner)"
+                    except OSError:
+                        pass
+                    return {"address": host, "port": port, "banner": banner or "IRC server detected"}
+            except (socket.timeout, ConnectionRefusedError, OSError):
+                continue
+        return None
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _cap_network(interface):
+        """Cap huge networks to /24 to keep scans lightweight."""
+        if interface.network.prefixlen >= 24:
+            return interface.network
+        return ipaddress.ip_network(f"{interface.ip}/24", strict=False)

src/ScanWizard.py

@@ -1,282 +1,19 @@
-import ipaddress
 import logging
-import socket
-import threading
-from concurrent.futures import ThreadPoolExecutor, as_completed
+import ScanHandler 
+import ScanWizardIntroPage 
+import ScanWizardResultsPage 
 
-import psutil
 import wx
 import wx.adv as adv
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
-
-class ScanHandler:
-    """Fast local network IRC scanner with minimal network overhead."""
-
-    def __init__(self, timeout=0.35, max_workers=64):
-        self.timeout = timeout
-        self.max_workers = max_workers
-        self._stop_event = threading.Event()
-        self._thread = None
-        self.results = []
-        self.total_hosts = 0
-
-    def detect_networks(self):
-        """Return private IPv4 networks discovered on local interfaces."""
-        networks = []
-        try:
-            for iface, addrs in psutil.net_if_addrs().items():
-                for addr in addrs:
-                    if addr.family != socket.AF_INET or not addr.netmask:
-                        continue
-                    try:
-                        interface = ipaddress.IPv4Interface(f"{addr.address}/{addr.netmask}")
-                    except ValueError:
-                        continue
-                    if not interface.network.is_private:
-                        continue
-                    network = self._cap_network(interface)
-                    label = f"{iface} : {interface.ip} through {network.with_prefixlen} range"
-                    networks.append({"label": label, "cidr": str(network)})
-        except Exception as exc:
-            logger.error("Failed to enumerate interfaces: %s", exc)
-
-        if not networks:
-            default_net = "192.168.1.0/24"
-            label = f"Default guess : {default_net}"
-            networks.append({"label": label, "cidr": default_net})
-        return networks
-
-    def start_scan(self, network_cidr, ports, progress_cb=None, result_cb=None, done_cb=None):
-        """Launch the threaded scan."""
-        if self._thread and self._thread.is_alive():
-            return False
-        try:
-            network = ipaddress.ip_network(network_cidr, strict=False)
-        except ValueError:
-            return False
-
-        hosts = [str(host) for host in network.hosts()]
-        if not hosts:
-            hosts = [str(network.network_address)]
-        self.total_hosts = len(hosts)
-        self.results.clear()
-        self._stop_event.clear()
-
-        def _worker():
-            logger.info("Starting IRC scan across %s hosts (%s)", len(hosts), network_cidr)
-            scanned = 0
-            try:
-                with ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=self.max_workers) as executor:
-                    futures = {executor.submit(self._probe_host, host, ports): host for host in hosts}
-                    for future in as_completed(futures):
-                        if self._stop_event.is_set():
-                            break
-                        scanned += 1
-                        server_info = future.result()
-                        if server_info:
-                            self.results.append(server_info)
-                            if result_cb:
-                                result_cb(server_info)
-                        if progress_cb:
-                            progress_cb(scanned, self.total_hosts)
-            except Exception as exc:
-                logger.error("Scan failure: %s", exc)
-            finally:
-                if done_cb:
-                    done_cb(self.results)
-                logger.info("IRC scan finished (%s discovered)", len(self.results))
-
-        self._thread = threading.Thread(target=_worker, name="IRC-Scan", daemon=True)
-        self._thread.start()
-        return True
-
-    def stop_scan(self):
-        self._stop_event.set()
-
-    def _probe_host(self, host, ports):
-        if self._stop_event.is_set():
-            return None
-        for port in ports:
-            try:
-                with socket.create_connection((host, port), timeout=self.timeout) as sock:
-                    sock.settimeout(0.2)
-                    banner = ""
-                    try:
-                        chunk = sock.recv(256)
-                        if chunk:
-                            banner = chunk.decode(errors="ignore").strip()
-                    except socket.timeout:
-                        banner = "IRC server (silent banner)"
-                    except OSError:
-                        pass
-                    return {"address": host, "port": port, "banner": banner or "IRC server detected"}
-            except (socket.timeout, ConnectionRefusedError, OSError):
-                continue
-        return None
-
-    @staticmethod
-    def _cap_network(interface):
-        """Cap huge networks to /24 to keep scans lightweight."""
-        if interface.network.prefixlen >= 24:
-            return interface.network
-        return ipaddress.ip_network(f"{interface.ip}/24", strict=False)
-
-
-class ScanWizardIntroPage(adv.WizardPageSimple):
-    def __init__(self, parent, scan_handler):
-        super().__init__(parent)
-        self.scan_handler = scan_handler
-        self.networks = self.scan_handler.detect_networks()
-        self._build_ui()
-
-    def _build_ui(self):
-        sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
-
-        intro = wx.StaticText(self, label="Scan the local network for open IRC servers.\n\n Security Warning: This scan may reveal information about your device, and may make you vulnerable to attacks.")
-        intro.Wrap(420)
-        sizer.Add(intro, 0, wx.ALL, 5)
-
-        sizer.Add(wx.StaticText(self, label="Network"), 0, wx.TOP | wx.LEFT, 8)
-        labels = [net["label"] for net in self.networks]
-        self.network_choice = wx.Choice(self, choices=labels)
-        if labels:
-            self.network_choice.SetSelection(0)
-        sizer.Add(self.network_choice, 0, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 5)
-
-        sizer.Add(wx.StaticText(self, label="Ports (comma separated)"), 0, wx.TOP | wx.LEFT, 8)
-        self.port_ctrl = wx.TextCtrl(self, value="6667,6697")
-        sizer.Add(self.port_ctrl, 0, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 5)
-
-        self.SetSizer(sizer)
-
-    def get_scan_params(self):
-        selection = self.network_choice.GetSelection()
-        if selection == wx.NOT_FOUND:
-            wx.MessageBox("Select a network to scan.", "Missing selection", wx.OK | wx.ICON_WARNING)
-            return None
-        cidr = self.networks[selection]["cidr"]
-        raw_ports = self.port_ctrl.GetValue().split(",")
-        ports = []
-        for raw in raw_ports:
-            raw = raw.strip()
-            if not raw:
-                continue
-            try:
-                port = int(raw)
-                if 1 <= port <= 65535:
-                    ports.append(port)
-            except ValueError:
-                continue
-        if not ports:
-            wx.MessageBox("Enter at least one valid TCP port.", "Invalid ports", wx.OK | wx.ICON_WARNING)
-            return None
-        try:
-            network = ipaddress.ip_network(cidr, strict=False)
-        except ValueError:
-            wx.MessageBox("Invalid network selection.", "Network error", wx.OK | wx.ICON_ERROR)
-            return None
-        host_count = max(network.num_addresses - (2 if network.version == 4 and network.prefixlen <= 30 else 0), 1)
-        return {"cidr": str(network), "ports": ports, "host_count": host_count}
-
-
-class ScanWizardResultsPage(adv.WizardPageSimple):
-    def __init__(self, parent, scan_handler, main_frame):
-        super().__init__(parent)
-        self.scan_handler = scan_handler
-        self.main_frame = main_frame
-        self.discovered = []
-        self._build_ui()
-
-    def _build_ui(self):
-        sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
-
-        self.summary = wx.StaticText(self, label="Waiting to start…")
-        sizer.Add(self.summary, 0, wx.ALL, 5)
-
-        self.gauge = wx.Gauge(self, range=100, style=wx.GA_SMOOTH)
-        sizer.Add(self.gauge, 0, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 5)
-
-        self.results_list = wx.ListCtrl(self, style=wx.LC_REPORT | wx.BORDER_SUNKEN)
-        self.results_list.InsertColumn(0, "Address", width=140)
-        self.results_list.InsertColumn(1, "Port", width=60)
-        self.results_list.InsertColumn(2, "Details", width=260)
-        self.results_list.Bind(wx.EVT_LIST_ITEM_SELECTED, self._toggle_buttons)
-        self.results_list.Bind(wx.EVT_LIST_ITEM_DESELECTED, self._toggle_buttons)
-        sizer.Add(self.results_list, 1, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 5)
-
-        btn_row = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
-        self.quick_connect_btn = wx.Button(self, label="Quick Connect")
-        self.quick_connect_btn.Disable()
-        self.quick_connect_btn.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_quick_connect)
-        btn_row.Add(self.quick_connect_btn, 0, wx.RIGHT, 5)
-
-        self.rescan_btn = wx.Button(self, label="Rescan")
-        self.rescan_btn.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_rescan)
-        btn_row.Add(self.rescan_btn, 0)
-        sizer.Add(btn_row, 0, wx.ALL | wx.ALIGN_RIGHT, 5)
-
-        self.SetSizer(sizer)
-
-    def prepare_for_scan(self, params, start_callback):
-        self.results_list.DeleteAllItems()
-        self.discovered = []
-        self.summary.SetLabel(f"Scanning {params['cidr']} on ports {', '.join(map(str, params['ports']))}…")
-        self.gauge.SetRange(max(params["host_count"], 1))
-        self.gauge.SetValue(0)
-        self.quick_connect_btn.Disable()
-        start_callback(params)
-
-    def on_scan_progress(self, scanned, total):
-        total = max(total, 1)
-        self.gauge.SetRange(total)
-        self.gauge.SetValue(min(scanned, total))
-        self.summary.SetLabel(f"Scanning… {scanned}/{total} hosts checked")
-
-    def on_scan_result(self, server_info):
-        idx = self.results_list.InsertItem(self.results_list.GetItemCount(), server_info["address"])
-        self.results_list.SetItem(idx, 1, str(server_info["port"]))
-        self.results_list.SetItem(idx, 2, server_info.get("banner", "IRC server detected"))
-        self.discovered.append(server_info)
-        self.summary.SetLabel(f"Found {len(self.discovered)} {"server" if self.discovered == 1 else "servers"}")
-
-    def on_scan_complete(self, results):
-        if results:
-            self.summary.SetLabel(f"Scan complete : {len(results)} {"server" if len(results) == 1 else "servers"} ready.")
-        else:
-            self.summary.SetLabel("Scan complete : no IRC servers discovered.")
-        self._toggle_buttons()
-
-    def on_quick_connect(self, event):
-        row = self.results_list.GetFirstSelected()
-        if row == -1:
-            return
-        server = self.results_list.GetItemText(row, 0)
-        port = int(self.results_list.GetItemText(row, 1))
-        if self.main_frame.quick_connect(server, port):
-            self.GetParent().EndModal(wx.ID_OK)
-
-    def on_rescan(self, event):
-        wizard = self.GetParent()
-        wizard.ShowPage(wizard.intro_page)
-
-    def _toggle_buttons(self, event=None):
-        has_selection = self.results_list.GetFirstSelected() != -1
-        if has_selection:
-            self.quick_connect_btn.Enable()
-        else:
-            self.quick_connect_btn.Disable()
-
-
 class ScanWizardDialog(adv.Wizard):
-    """Wizard that drives the ScanHandler workflow."""
-
     def __init__(self, parent):
         super().__init__(parent, title="wxScan")
-        self.scan_handler = ScanHandler()
-        self.intro_page = ScanWizardIntroPage(self, self.scan_handler)
-        self.results_page = ScanWizardResultsPage(self, self.scan_handler, parent)
+        self.scan_handler = ScanHandler.ScanHandler()
+        self.intro_page = ScanWizardIntroPage.ScanWizardIntroPage(self, self.scan_handler)
+        self.results_page = ScanWizardResultsPage.ScanWizardResultsPage(self, self.scan_handler, parent)
         self._chain_pages()
         self.Bind(adv.EVT_WIZARD_PAGE_CHANGING, self.on_page_changing)
         self.Bind(adv.EVT_WIZARD_CANCEL, self.on_cancel)

src/ScanWizardIntroPage.py

@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+import wx
+import wx.adv as adv
+import ipaddress
+
+class ScanWizardIntroPage(adv.WizardPageSimple):
+    def __init__(self, parent, scan_handler):
+        super().__init__(parent)
+        self.scan_handler = scan_handler
+        self.networks = self.scan_handler.detect_networks()
+        self._build_ui()
+
+    def _build_ui(self):
+        sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+
+        intro = wx.StaticText(self, label="Scan the local network for open IRC servers.\n\n Security Warning: This scan may reveal information about your device, and may make you vulnerable to attacks.")
+        intro.Wrap(420)
+        sizer.Add(intro, 0, wx.ALL, 5)
+
+        sizer.Add(wx.StaticText(self, label="Network"), 0, wx.TOP | wx.LEFT, 8)
+        labels = [net["label"] for net in self.networks]
+        self.network_choice = wx.Choice(self, choices=labels)
+        if labels:
+            self.network_choice.SetSelection(0)
+        sizer.Add(self.network_choice, 0, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 5)
+
+        sizer.Add(wx.StaticText(self, label="Ports (comma separated)"), 0, wx.TOP | wx.LEFT, 8)
+        self.port_ctrl = wx.TextCtrl(self, value="6667,6697")
+        sizer.Add(self.port_ctrl, 0, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 5)
+
+        self.SetSizer(sizer)
+
+    def get_scan_params(self):
+        selection = self.network_choice.GetSelection()
+        if selection == wx.NOT_FOUND:
+            wx.MessageBox("Select a network to scan.", "Missing selection", wx.OK | wx.ICON_WARNING)
+            return None
+        cidr = self.networks[selection]["cidr"]
+        raw_ports = self.port_ctrl.GetValue().split(",")
+        ports = []
+        for raw in raw_ports:
+            raw = raw.strip()
+            if not raw:
+                continue
+            try:
+                port = int(raw)
+                if 1 <= port <= 65535:
+                    ports.append(port)
+            except ValueError:
+                continue
+        if not ports:
+            wx.MessageBox("Enter at least one valid TCP port.", "Invalid ports", wx.OK | wx.ICON_WARNING)
+            return None
+        try:
+            network = ipaddress.ip_network(cidr, strict=False)
+        except ValueError:
+            wx.MessageBox("Invalid network selection.", "Network error", wx.OK | wx.ICON_ERROR)
+            return None
+        host_count = max(network.num_addresses - (2 if network.version == 4 and network.prefixlen <= 30 else 0), 1)
+        return {"cidr": str(network), "ports": ports, "host_count": host_count}

src/ScanWizardResultsPage.py

@@ -0,0 +1,109 @@
+import wx
+import wx.adv as adv
+import logging
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+class ScanWizardResultsPage(adv.WizardPageSimple):
+    def __init__(self, parent, scan_handler, main_frame):
+        super().__init__(parent)
+        self.scan_handler = scan_handler
+        self.main_frame = main_frame
+        self.discovered = []
+        self._build_ui()
+
+    def _build_ui(self):
+        sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+
+        self.summary = wx.StaticText(self, label="Waiting to start…")
+        sizer.Add(self.summary, 0, wx.ALL, 5)
+
+        self.gauge = wx.Gauge(self, range=100, style=wx.GA_SMOOTH)
+        sizer.Add(self.gauge, 0, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 5)
+
+        self.results_list = wx.ListCtrl(self, style=wx.LC_REPORT | wx.BORDER_SUNKEN)
+        self.results_list.InsertColumn(0, "Address", width=140)
+        self.results_list.InsertColumn(1, "Port", width=60)
+        self.results_list.InsertColumn(2, "Details", width=260)
+        self.results_list.Bind(wx.EVT_LIST_ITEM_SELECTED, self._toggle_buttons)
+        self.results_list.Bind(wx.EVT_LIST_ITEM_DESELECTED, self._toggle_buttons)
+        sizer.Add(self.results_list, 1, wx.EXPAND | wx.ALL, 5)
+
+        btn_row = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        self.quick_connect_btn = wx.Button(self, label="Quick Connect")
+        self.quick_connect_btn.Disable()
+        self.quick_connect_btn.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_quick_connect)
+        btn_row.Add(self.quick_connect_btn, 0, wx.RIGHT, 5)
+
+        self.rescan_btn = wx.Button(self, label="Rescan")
+        self.rescan_btn.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_rescan)
+        btn_row.Add(self.rescan_btn, 0)
+        sizer.Add(btn_row, 0, wx.ALL | wx.ALIGN_RIGHT, 5)
+
+        self.SetSizer(sizer)
+
+    def prepare_for_scan(self, params, start_callback):
+        self.results_list.DeleteAllItems()
+        self.discovered = []
+        self.summary.SetLabel(f"Scanning {params['cidr']} on ports {', '.join(map(str, params['ports']))}…")
+        self.gauge.SetRange(max(params["host_count"], 1))
+        self.gauge.SetValue(0)
+        self.quick_connect_btn.Disable()
+        start_callback(params)
+
+    def on_scan_progress(self, scanned, total):
+        try:
+            total = max(total, 1)
+            self.gauge.SetRange(total)
+            self.gauge.SetValue(min(scanned, total))
+            self.summary.SetLabel(f"Scanning… {scanned}/{total} hosts checked")
+        except RuntimeError:
+            # C++ SHIT
+            logger.debug("Scan progress update after controls destroyed; ignoring")
+
+    def on_scan_result(self, server_info):
+        """Handle a single discovered server row."""
+        try:
+            idx = self.results_list.InsertItem(self.results_list.GetItemCount(), server_info["address"])
+            self.results_list.SetItem(idx, 1, str(server_info["port"]))
+            self.results_list.SetItem(idx, 2, server_info.get("banner", "IRC server detected"))
+            self.discovered.append(server_info)
+            self.summary.SetLabel(
+                f"Found {len(self.discovered)} {'server' if len(self.discovered) == 1 else 'servers'}"
+            )
+        except RuntimeError:
+            logger.debug("Scan result update after controls destroyed; ignoring")
+
+    def on_scan_complete(self, results):
+        """Final scan completion callback."""
+        try:
+            if results:
+                self.summary.SetLabel(
+                    f"Scan complete : {len(results)} "
+                    f"{'server' if len(results) == 1 else 'servers'} ready."
+                )
+            else:
+                self.summary.SetLabel("Scan complete : no IRC servers discovered.")
+            self._toggle_buttons()
+        except RuntimeError:
+            logger.debug("Scan completion update after controls destroyed; ignoring")
+
+    def on_quick_connect(self, event):
+        row = self.results_list.GetFirstSelected()
+        if row == -1:
+            return
+        server = self.results_list.GetItemText(row, 0)
+        port = int(self.results_list.GetItemText(row, 1))
+        if self.main_frame.quick_connect(server, port):
+            self.GetParent().EndModal(wx.ID_OK)
+
+    def on_rescan(self, event):
+        wizard = self.GetParent()
+        wizard.ShowPage(wizard.intro_page)
+
+    def _toggle_buttons(self, event=None):
+        has_selection = self.results_list.GetFirstSelected() != -1
+        if has_selection:
+            self.quick_connect_btn.Enable()
+        else:
+            self.quick_connect_btn.Disable()

src/Win32API.py

@@ -0,0 +1,99 @@
+import ctypes
+from ctypes import wintypes
+import time
+
+SW_HIDE = 0
+SW_SHOW = 5
+
+GWL_EXSTYLE = -20
+WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW = 0x00000080
+WS_EX_APPWINDOW = 0x00040000
+WS_EX_LAYERED = 0x80000
+LWA_ALPHA = 0x2
+
+
+class Win32API:
+    def __init__(self, hwnd):
+        self.hwnd = hwnd
+        self.hidden = False
+        self._load_api()
+
+    def _load_api(self):
+        user32 = ctypes.windll.user32
+
+        self.ShowWindow = user32.ShowWindow
+        self.GetWindowLong = user32.GetWindowLongW
+        self.SetWindowLong = user32.SetWindowLongW
+        self._RegisterHotKey = user32.RegisterHotKey
+        self._SetLayeredWindowAttributes = user32.SetLayeredWindowAttributes
+
+        self.ShowWindow.argtypes = [wintypes.HWND, ctypes.c_int]
+        self.GetWindowLong.argtypes = [wintypes.HWND, ctypes.c_int]
+        self.SetWindowLong.argtypes = [wintypes.HWND, ctypes.c_int, ctypes.c_long]
+        self._RegisterHotKey.argtypes = [
+            wintypes.HWND,
+            wintypes.INT,
+            wintypes.UINT,
+            wintypes.UINT,
+        ]
+        self._SetLayeredWindowAttributes.argtypes = [
+            wintypes.HWND,
+            wintypes.COLORREF,
+            wintypes.BYTE,
+            wintypes.DWORD,
+        ]
+
+    def remove_from_taskbar(self):
+        style = self.GetWindowLong(self.hwnd, GWL_EXSTYLE)
+        new_style = (style & ~WS_EX_APPWINDOW) | WS_EX_TOOLWINDOW
+        self.SetWindowLong(self.hwnd, GWL_EXSTYLE, new_style)
+
+    def hide(self):
+        self.ShowWindow(self.hwnd, SW_HIDE)
+        self.hidden = True
+
+    def show(self):
+        self.ShowWindow(self.hwnd, SW_SHOW)
+        self.hidden = False
+
+    def toggle(self, fade=True, duration=500, steps=20):
+        """Toggle window visibility with optional fade effect"""
+        if self.hidden:
+            if fade:
+                self.fade_in(duration, steps)
+            else:
+                self.show()
+        else:
+            if fade:
+                self.fade_out(duration, steps)
+            else:
+                self.hide()
+
+
+    def register_hotkey(self, hotkey_id, key, modifiers):
+        vk = ord(key.upper())
+        return self._RegisterHotKey(None, hotkey_id, modifiers, vk)
+    
+    def _set_layered(self):
+        style = self.GetWindowLong(self.hwnd, GWL_EXSTYLE)
+        self.SetWindowLong(self.hwnd, GWL_EXSTYLE, style | WS_EX_LAYERED)
+    
+    def fade_in(self, duration=50, steps=50):
+        self.show()
+        self._set_layered()
+        for idx in range(steps + 1):
+            alpha = int(255 * (idx / steps))
+            self._SetLayeredWindowAttributes(self.hwnd, 0, alpha, LWA_ALPHA)
+            ctypes.windll.kernel32.Sleep(int(duration / steps))
+        self.hidden = False
+    
+    def fade_out(self, duration=50, steps=50):
+        self._set_layered()
+        for idx in range(steps + 1):
+            alpha = int(255 * (1 - idx /steps))
+            self._SetLayeredWindowAttributes(self.hwnd, 0, alpha, LWA_ALPHA)
+            ctypes.windll.kernel32.Sleep(int(duration / steps))
+        self.hidden = True
+        self.hide()
+    
+

src/Win32SoundHandler.py

@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+import ctypes
+import logging
+from ctypes import wintypes
+
+# Set up logging
+logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+def get_resource_path(relative_path):
+    import os
+    import sys
+    try:
+        base_path = sys._MEIPASS
+    except Exception:
+        project_root = os.path.abspath(os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__)))
+        base_path = project_root
+    full_path = os.path.normpath(os.path.join(base_path, relative_path))
+    return full_path
+
+class Win32SoundHandler:
+    def __init__(self, hwnd):
+        self.hwnd = hwnd
+        self.SND_ALIAS    = 0x00010000
+        self.SND_FILENAME = 0x00020000
+        self.SND_ASYNC    = 0x00000001
+        self._setup_playsoundapi()
+    
+    def _setup_playsoundapi(self):
+        winmm = ctypes.windll.winmm
+        self.PlaySoundW = winmm.PlaySoundW
+        self.PlaySoundW.argtypes = (
+            wintypes.LPCWSTR,
+            wintypes.HMODULE,
+            wintypes.DWORD
+        )
+        self.PlaySoundW.restype = wintypes.BOOL
+
+    def play_info_sound(self):
+        self.PlaySoundW("SystemAsterisk", None, self.SND_ALIAS | self.SND_ASYNC)
+
+    def play_error_sound(self):
+        self.PlaySoundW("SystemHand", None, self.SND_ALIAS | self.SND_ASYNC)
+
+    def play_warn_sound(self):
+        self.PlaySoundW("SystemExclamation", None, self.SND_ALIAS | self.SND_ASYNC)
+
+    def play_question_sound(self):
+        self.PlaySoundW("SystemQuestion", None, self.SND_ALIAS | self.SND_ASYNC)
+
+    def play_default_sound(self):
+        self.PlaySoundW("SystemDefault", None, self.SND_ALIAS | self.SND_ASYNC)
+
+    def play_notification_sound(self):
+        self.PlaySoundW("SystemNotification", None, self.SND_ALIAS | self.SND_ASYNC)
+
+    def play_mail_sound(self):
+        self.PlaySoundW("MailBeep", None, self.SND_ALIAS | self.SND_ASYNC)
+
+    def play_exit_sound(self):
+        self.PlaySoundW("SystemExit", None, self.SND_ALIAS | self.SND_ASYNC)
+
+    def play_connect_server_or_channel(self):
+        try:
+            sound_path = get_resource_path("sounds/space-pdj.wav")
+            import os
+            if os.path.exists(sound_path):
+                self.PlaySoundW(sound_path, None, self.SND_FILENAME | self.SND_ASYNC)
+            else:
+                logger.warning(f"Sound file not found: {sound_path}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error playing popout click sound: {e}")
+
+
+    def play_popout_click(self):
+        try:
+            sound_path = get_resource_path("sounds/startup.wav")
+            import os
+            if os.path.exists(sound_path):
+                self.PlaySoundW(sound_path, None, self.SND_FILENAME | self.SND_ASYNC)
+            else:
+                logger.warning(f"Sound file not found: {sound_path}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error playing popout click sound: {e}")
+
+    def play_msg_recv(self):
+        try:
+            sound_path = get_resource_path("sounds/balloon.wav")
+            import os
+            if os.path.exists(sound_path):
+                self.PlaySoundW(sound_path, None, self.SND_FILENAME | self.SND_ASYNC)
+            else:
+                logger.warning(f"Sound file not found: {sound_path}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error playing message received sound: {e}")
+
+
+

src/main.py

@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 import wx
+import wx.aui
+import wx.lib.agw.aui as aui
 import irc.client
 import threading
 import re
@@ -15,8 +17,12 @@ import sys
 from PrivacyNoticeDialog import PrivacyNoticeDialog
 from IRCPanel import IRCPanel
 from AboutDialog import AboutDialog
+from InterfaceSelectDialog import InterfaceSelectDialog
+from ManageChannelsDialog import ManageChannelsDialog
 from NotesDialog import NotesDialog
+if os.name == "nt": from Win32API import Win32API ; from Win32SoundHandler import Win32SoundHandler
 from ScanWizard import ScanWizardDialog
+from LocalServerManager import LocalServerManager
 
 # Set up logging
 logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')
@@ -43,8 +49,9 @@ class IRCFrame(wx.Frame):
     def __init__(self):
         super().__init__(None, title="wxIRC", size=(1200, 700))
         
-        # Apply white theme
-        self.apply_white_theme()
+        # Determine platform theme once
+        self.theme = self.build_theme()
+        self.apply_theme()
         
         # Show privacy notice first
         self.show_privacy_notice()
@@ -70,6 +77,12 @@ class IRCFrame(wx.Frame):
         self.timestamps = True
 
         self.notes_data = defaultdict(dict)
+        self.server_menu_items = {}
+        self.local_bind_host = "127.0.0.1"
+        self.local_server_manager = LocalServerManager(
+            log_callback=self.log_local_server,
+            listen_host=self.local_bind_host,
+        )
         
         # User color mapping - darker colors for white theme
         self.user_colors = {}
@@ -91,6 +104,18 @@ class IRCFrame(wx.Frame):
         self.motd_lines = []
         self.collecting_motd = False
         
+        self.hwnd = self.GetHandle()
+        self.ctrl = Win32API(self.hwnd)
+        
+        # Initialize sound handler for Windows
+        if os.name == "nt":
+            self.sound_handler = Win32SoundHandler(self.hwnd)
+        else:
+            self.sound_handler = None
+        
+        # Sound toggle state (enabled by default)
+        self.sounds_enabled = True
+
         self.setup_irc_handlers()
         self.create_menubar()
         self.setup_ui()
@@ -121,23 +146,84 @@ class IRCFrame(wx.Frame):
         self.Bind(wx.EVT_MENU, self.on_find_previous, id=1002)
         self.Bind(wx.EVT_MENU, self.on_quick_escape, id=1003)
 
-    def apply_white_theme(self):
-        """Apply white theme to the application"""
+        HOTKEY_ID = 1
+        MOD_CONTROL = 0x0002
+        MOD_ALT = 0x0001
+
+        # Register directly on the wx.Frame
+        self.RegisterHotKey(HOTKEY_ID, MOD_CONTROL | MOD_ALT, ord('H'))
+        self.Bind(wx.EVT_HOTKEY, self.on_hotkey, id=HOTKEY_ID)
+
+    def on_hotkey(self, event):
+        self.ctrl.toggle()
+    
+    def build_theme(self):
+        """Build a small theme descriptor that respects the host platform."""
         try:
-            # Set system colors for white theme
-            self.SetBackgroundColour(wx.Colour(255, 255, 255))
-            self.SetForegroundColour(wx.Colour(0, 0, 0))
-            
-            # Set system settings for light theme
             sys_settings = wx.SystemSettings()
+            system_window = sys_settings.GetColour(wx.SYS_COLOUR_WINDOW)
+            system_text = sys_settings.GetColour(wx.SYS_COLOUR_WINDOWTEXT)
+            system_face = sys_settings.GetColour(wx.SYS_COLOUR_BTNFACE)
             
+            is_windows = wx.Platform == "__WXMSW__"
+            if is_windows:
+                window_bg = wx.Colour(255, 255, 255)
+                control_bg = wx.Colour(240, 240, 240)
+                text = wx.Colour(0, 0, 0)
+            else:
+                window_bg = system_window
+                control_bg = system_face
+                text = system_text
+            
+            sidebar_delta = 15 if self._is_light_colour(window_bg) else -20
+            sidebar_bg = self._adjust_colour(control_bg if control_bg.IsOk() else window_bg, sidebar_delta)
+            
+            return {
+                "window_bg": window_bg,
+                "content_bg": window_bg,
+                "text": text,
+                "sidebar_bg": sidebar_bg,
+                "control_bg": control_bg if control_bg.IsOk() else window_bg,
+                "force_light": is_windows,
+            }
         except Exception as e:
-            logger.error(f"Error applying white theme: {e}")
+            logger.error(f"Error building theme: {e}")
+            # Fallback to a simple light theme
+            return {
+                "window_bg": wx.Colour(255, 255, 255),
+                "content_bg": wx.Colour(255, 255, 255),
+                "text": wx.Colour(0, 0, 0),
+                "sidebar_bg": wx.Colour(240, 240, 240),
+                "control_bg": wx.Colour(240, 240, 240),
+                "force_light": True,
+            }
+    
+    def _is_light_colour(self, colour):
+        """Simple luminance check to know if a colour is light."""
+        luminance = 0.299 * colour.Red() + 0.587 * colour.Green() + 0.114 * colour.Blue()
+        return luminance >= 128
+    
+    def _adjust_colour(self, colour, delta):
+        """Lighten or darken a colour by delta."""
+        def clamp(value):
+            return max(0, min(255, value))
+        return wx.Colour(
+            clamp(colour.Red() + delta),
+            clamp(colour.Green() + delta),
+            clamp(colour.Blue() + delta),
+        )
+    
+    def apply_theme(self):
+        """Apply the detected theme."""
+        try:
+            self.SetBackgroundColour(self.theme["window_bg"])
+            self.SetForegroundColour(self.theme["text"])
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error applying theme: {e}")
     
     def show_privacy_notice(self):
         """Show privacy notice dialog at startup"""
         dlg = PrivacyNoticeDialog(self)
-        dlg.ShowModal()
         dlg.Destroy()
     
     def get_user_color(self, username):
@@ -199,12 +285,12 @@ class IRCFrame(wx.Frame):
     def setup_ui(self):
         """Setup UI components with white theme"""
         panel = wx.Panel(self)
-        panel.SetBackgroundColour(wx.Colour(255, 255, 255))  # White background
+        panel.SetBackgroundColour(self.theme["window_bg"])
         main_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
         
         # Left sidebar - light gray for contrast
         left_panel = wx.Panel(panel)
-        left_panel.SetBackgroundColour(wx.Colour(240, 240, 240))  # Light gray
+        left_panel.SetBackgroundColour(self.theme["sidebar_bg"])
         left_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
         
         conn_box = wx.StaticBox(left_panel, label="Connection")
@@ -268,19 +354,35 @@ class IRCFrame(wx.Frame):
         
         left_panel.SetSizer(left_sizer)
         
-        # Center - Notebook
-        self.notebook = wx.Notebook(panel)
-        self.notebook.SetBackgroundColour(wx.Colour(255, 255, 255))
+        self.notebook = wx.aui.AuiNotebook(panel, style=
+            wx.aui.AUI_NB_DEFAULT_STYLE | 
+            wx.aui.AUI_NB_CLOSE_ON_ACTIVE_TAB |
+            wx.aui.AUI_NB_MIDDLE_CLICK_CLOSE 
+        )
+        self.notebook.SetBackgroundColour(self.theme["content_bg"])
+
+        # Setup tab icons
+        self.setup_tab_icons()
+
+        # Bind close event
+        self.notebook.Bind(wx.aui.EVT_AUINOTEBOOK_PAGE_CLOSE, self.on_notebook_page_close)
         
-        # Server panel
         server_panel = IRCPanel(self.notebook, self)
         server_panel.set_target("SERVER")
+
+        idx = self.notebook.GetPageCount()
         self.notebook.AddPage(server_panel, "Server")
+
+        # THIS is the missing line
+        if self.icon_server != -1:
+            self.notebook.SetPageImage(idx, self.icon_server)
+
         self.channels["SERVER"] = server_panel
 
+        
         # Right sidebar - Users - light gray for contrast
         right_panel = wx.Panel(panel)
-        right_panel.SetBackgroundColour(wx.Colour(240, 240, 240))  # Light gray
+        right_panel.SetBackgroundColour(self.theme["sidebar_bg"])
         right_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
         
         users_box = wx.StaticBox(right_panel, label="Users")
@@ -335,8 +437,12 @@ class IRCFrame(wx.Frame):
             file_menu = wx.Menu()
             file_menu.Append(300, "&About", "About wxIRC Client")
             file_menu.AppendSeparator()
+            self.sound_toggle_item = file_menu.AppendCheckItem(301, "Toggle &Sounds")
+            self.sound_toggle_item.Check(True)  # Sounds enabled by default
+            file_menu.AppendSeparator()
             file_menu.Append(wx.ID_EXIT, "E&xit\tCtrl+Q")
             self.Bind(wx.EVT_MENU, self.on_about, id=300)
+            self.Bind(wx.EVT_MENU, self.on_toggle_sounds, id=301)
             self.Bind(wx.EVT_MENU, self.on_close, id=wx.ID_EXIT)
             
             # Edit menu with search
@@ -383,15 +489,37 @@ class IRCFrame(wx.Frame):
             self.Bind(wx.EVT_MENU, self.on_menu_help, id=207)
             self.Bind(wx.EVT_MENU, self.on_scan_local_network, id=210)
             
+            # IRC Server menu
+            server_menu = wx.Menu()
+            start_item = server_menu.Append(401, "Start Local Server")
+            stop_item = server_menu.Append(402, "Stop Local Server")
+            stop_item.Enable(False)
+            server_menu.AppendSeparator()
+            manage_item = server_menu.Append(403, "Manage Channels...")
+            self.server_menu_items = {
+                "start": start_item,
+                "stop": stop_item,
+                "manage": manage_item,
+            }
+            self.Bind(wx.EVT_MENU, self.on_start_local_server, id=401)
+            self.Bind(wx.EVT_MENU, self.on_stop_local_server, id=402)
+            self.Bind(wx.EVT_MENU, self.on_manage_local_channels, id=403)
+            
             menubar.Append(file_menu, "&File")
             menubar.Append(edit_menu, "&Edit")
             menubar.Append(channel_menu, "&Channel")
             menubar.Append(tools_menu, "&Tools")
+            menubar.Append(server_menu, "&IRC Server")
             
             self.SetMenuBar(menubar)
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error creating menu: {e}")
     
+    def on_toggle_sounds(self, event):
+        """Toggle sound effects on/off"""
+        self.sounds_enabled = self.sound_toggle_item.IsChecked()
+        logger.info(f"Sounds {'enabled' if self.sounds_enabled else 'disabled'}")
+    
     def on_about(self, event):
         """Show About dialog"""
         try:
@@ -400,6 +528,11 @@ class IRCFrame(wx.Frame):
             dlg.Destroy()
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error showing about dialog: {e}")
+            if self.sound_handler and self.sounds_enabled:
+                try:
+                    self.sound_handler.play_error_sound()
+                except:
+                    pass
 
     def on_notes(self, event):
         """Open notes editor dialog"""
@@ -420,6 +553,11 @@ class IRCFrame(wx.Frame):
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error opening notes dialog: {e}")
             self.log_server(f"Error opening notes: {e}", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+            if self.sound_handler and self.sounds_enabled:
+                try:
+                    self.sound_handler.play_error_sound()
+                except:
+                    pass
 
     def on_notes_closed(self, event=None):
         """Handle notes frame closing"""
@@ -586,6 +724,13 @@ class IRCFrame(wx.Frame):
         self.SetStatusText("Connection failed")
         logger.error(f"Connection failed: {error_msg}")
         
+        # Play error sound
+        if self.sound_handler and self.sounds_enabled:
+            try:
+                self.sound_handler.play_error_sound()
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Error playing connection failure sound: {e}")
+    
     def disconnect(self):
         """Safely disconnect from IRC server"""
         try:
@@ -615,6 +760,13 @@ class IRCFrame(wx.Frame):
     
     def on_disconnect_cleanup(self):
         """Clean up after disconnect"""
+        # Play disconnect notification sound
+        if self.sound_handler and self.sounds_enabled:
+            try:
+                self.sound_handler.play_warn_sound()
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Error playing disconnect sound: {e}")
+        
         with self.connection_lock:
             self.connection = None
             self.is_connecting = False
@@ -782,38 +934,76 @@ Available commands:
                 user_color = self.get_user_color(self.nick)
                 timestamp = self.get_timestamp()
                 self.channels[target].add_formatted_message(timestamp, self.nick, args, user_color, is_action=True)
-            elif cmd == "nick" and self.is_connected():
-                self.connection.nick(args)
-            elif cmd == "join" and self.is_connected():
-                if args and not args.startswith('#'):
-                    args = '#' + args
-                self.connection.join(args)
-            elif cmd == "part" and self.is_connected():
-                channel = args if args else target
-                self.connection.part(channel)
-            elif cmd == "quit" and self.is_connected():
-                reason = args if args else "Goodbye"
-                self.connection.quit(reason)
-            elif cmd == "msg" and self.is_connected():
-                nick_msg = args.split(' ', 1)
-                if len(nick_msg) == 2:
-                    self.connection.privmsg(nick_msg[0], nick_msg[1])
-            elif cmd == "whois" and self.is_connected():
-                self.connection.whois([args])
-            elif cmd == "kick" and self.is_connected():
-                kick_args = args.split(' ', 1)
-                user = kick_args[0]
-                reason = kick_args[1] if len(kick_args) > 1 else "Kicked"
-                self.connection.kick(target, user, reason)
-            elif cmd == "topic" and self.is_connected():
-                if args:
-                    self.connection.topic(target, args)
+            elif cmd == "nick":
+                if self.is_connected():
+                    self.connection.nick(args)
                 else:
-                    self.connection.topic(target)
-            elif cmd == "away" and self.is_connected():
-                self.connection.send_raw(f"AWAY :{args}" if args else "AWAY")
-                self.away = bool(args)
-                self.safe_ui_update(self.away_item.Check, self.away)
+                    self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Not connected. Cannot change nickname.", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+            elif cmd == "join":
+                if self.is_connected():
+                    if not args:
+                        self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Usage: /join <channel>", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+                    else:
+                        if not args.startswith('#'):
+                            args = '#' + args
+                        self.connection.join(args)
+                else:
+                    self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Not connected. Cannot join channel.", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+            elif cmd == "part":
+                if self.is_connected():
+                    channel = args if args else target
+                    self.connection.part(channel)
+                else:
+                    self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Not connected. Cannot part channel.", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+            elif cmd == "quit":
+                if self.is_connected():
+                    reason = args if args else "Goodbye"
+                    self.connection.quit(reason)
+                else:
+                    self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Not connected.", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+            elif cmd == "msg":
+                if self.is_connected():
+                    nick_msg = args.split(' ', 1)
+                    if len(nick_msg) == 2:
+                        self.connection.privmsg(nick_msg[0], nick_msg[1])
+                    else:
+                        self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Usage: /msg <nick> <message>", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+                else:
+                    self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Not connected. Cannot send private message.", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+            elif cmd == "whois":
+                if self.is_connected():
+                    if args:
+                        self.connection.whois([args])
+                    else:
+                        self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Usage: /whois <nick>", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+                else:
+                    self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Not connected. Cannot perform WHOIS.", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+            elif cmd == "kick":
+                if self.is_connected():
+                    if args:
+                        kick_args = args.split(' ', 1)
+                        user = kick_args[0]
+                        reason = kick_args[1] if len(kick_args) > 1 else "Kicked"
+                        self.connection.kick(target, user, reason)
+                    else:
+                        self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Usage: /kick <user> [reason]", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+                else:
+                    self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Not connected. Cannot kick user.", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+            elif cmd == "topic":
+                if self.is_connected():
+                    if args:
+                        self.connection.topic(target, args)
+                    else:
+                        self.connection.topic(target)
+                else:
+                    self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Not connected. Cannot get/set topic.", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+            elif cmd == "away":
+                if self.is_connected():
+                    self.connection.send_raw(f"AWAY :{args}" if args else "AWAY")
+                    self.away = bool(args)
+                    self.safe_ui_update(self.away_item.Check, self.away)
+                else:
+                    self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Not connected. Cannot set away status.", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
             else:
                 self.safe_ui_update(self.log_server, f"Unknown command: {cmd}. Use /help for available commands.", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
         except Exception as e:
@@ -831,11 +1021,18 @@ Available commands:
         try:
             if channel in self.channels and channel != "SERVER":
                 def _close_channel():
+                    # Find and delete the page
                     for i in range(self.notebook.GetPageCount()):
                         if self.notebook.GetPageText(i) == channel:
                             self.notebook.DeletePage(i)
                             break
-                    del self.channels[channel]
+                    
+                    # Clean up channel data
+                    if channel in self.channels:
+                        del self.channels[channel]
+                    
+                    if channel in self.channel_users:
+                        del self.channel_users[channel]
                     
                     idx = self.channel_list.FindString(channel)
                     if idx != wx.NOT_FOUND:
@@ -852,11 +1049,24 @@ Available commands:
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error logging server message: {e}")
 
+    def log_local_server(self, message, color=None, bold=False):
+        """Bridge LocalServerManager log output into the Server tab."""
+        display_color = color or wx.Colour(34, 139, 34)  # Forest green
+        self.safe_ui_update(
+            self.log_server,
+            f"[Local Server] {message}",
+            display_color,
+            bold,
+        )
+    
     def log_channel_message(self, channel, username, message, is_action=False, is_system=False):
         """Log a message to a channel with username coloring"""
         try:
+            # Don't create new channels if they don't exist and we're trying to log to them
             if channel not in self.channels:
-                self.safe_ui_update(self.add_channel, channel)
+                # Only create channel if it's being opened by the user, not just receiving messages
+                return
+                
             if channel in self.channels:
                 timestamp = self.get_timestamp()
                 
@@ -879,12 +1089,140 @@ Available commands:
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error logging channel message: {e}")
     
+    def setup_tab_icons(self):
+        try:
+            self.tab_image_list = wx.ImageList(32, 32)
+
+            # Icon file names to search for
+            icon_files = {
+                'server': 'server.ico',
+                'channel': 'channel.ico',
+                'query': 'channel.ico'  # Reuse channel.ico for queries if no query.ico exists
+            }
+            
+            # Search paths for icons
+            base_paths = [
+                os.path.dirname(__file__),
+                get_resource_path(""),
+                os.path.join(os.getcwd(), "src"),
+            ]
+
+            # Try to load each icon
+            loaded_icons = {}
+            for icon_type, filename in icon_files.items():
+                icon_path = None
+                for base_path in base_paths:
+                    test_path = os.path.join(base_path, filename)
+                    if os.path.exists(test_path):
+                        icon_path = test_path
+                        break
+                
+                if icon_path:
+                    try:
+                        img = wx.Image(icon_path, wx.BITMAP_TYPE_ICO)
+                        img = img.Scale(32, 32, wx.IMAGE_QUALITY_HIGH)
+                        bmp = wx.Bitmap(img)
+                        loaded_icons[icon_type] = self.tab_image_list.Add(bmp)
+                        logger.info(f"Loaded {icon_type} icon from {icon_path}")
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        logger.warning(f"Failed to load {icon_type} icon: {e}")
+                        loaded_icons[icon_type] = -1
+                else:
+                    logger.info(f"{filename} not found for {icon_type}")
+                    loaded_icons[icon_type] = -1
+
+            # Assign icon indices
+            self.icon_server = loaded_icons.get('server', -1)
+            self.icon_channel = loaded_icons.get('channel', -1)
+            self.icon_query = loaded_icons.get('query', -1)
+
+            # Use fallback icons if any failed to load
+            if self.icon_server == -1 or self.icon_channel == -1 or self.icon_query == -1:
+                logger.info("Using fallback icons for missing icon files")
+                self._setup_fallback_icons()
+
+            self.notebook.SetImageList(self.tab_image_list)
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error setting up tab icons: {e}")
+            self.icon_server = -1
+            self.icon_channel = -1
+            self.icon_query = -1
+
+        def _setup_fallback_icons(self):
+            """Setup fallback icons using wx.ArtProvider."""
+            try:
+                self.icon_server = self.tab_image_list.Add(
+                    wx.ArtProvider.GetBitmap(wx.ART_INFORMATION, wx.ART_OTHER, (48, 48))
+                )
+                self.icon_channel = self.tab_image_list.Add(
+                    wx.ArtProvider.GetBitmap(wx.ART_NORMAL_FILE, wx.ART_OTHER, (48, 48))
+                )
+                self.icon_query = self.tab_image_list.Add(
+                    wx.ArtProvider.GetBitmap(wx.ART_HELP, wx.ART_OTHER, (48, 48))
+                )
+            except Exception as e:
+                logger.error(f"Error setting up fallback icons: {e}")
+                self.icon_server = -1
+                self.icon_channel = -1
+                self.icon_query = -1
+
+    def on_notebook_page_close(self, event):
+        """Handle tab close button clicks"""
+        try:
+            page_idx = event.GetSelection()
+            channel = self.notebook.GetPageText(page_idx)
+            
+            if channel == "Server":
+                event.Veto()
+                wx.MessageBox("Can't close Server!", "Error", wx.OK | wx.ICON_ERROR)
+                return
+            
+            if channel in self.channels:
+                del self.channels[channel]
+            
+            if channel in self.channel_users:
+                del self.channel_users[channel]
+            
+            # Remove from channel list
+            idx = self.channel_list.FindString(channel)
+            if idx != wx.NOT_FOUND:
+                self.channel_list.Delete(idx)
+            
+            if channel.startswith('#') and self.is_connected():
+                try:
+                    self.connection.part(channel)
+                except:
+                    pass
+            
+            # Allow the close to proceed
+            event.Skip()
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error closing tab: {e}")
+            event.Skip()
+
     def add_channel(self, channel):
+        """Add a new channel/query tab with appropriate icon"""
         try:
             if channel not in self.channels:
                 panel = IRCPanel(self.notebook, self)
                 panel.set_target(channel)
-                self.notebook.AddPage(panel, channel)
+                
+                # Determine icon based on channel type
+                if channel == "SERVER":
+                    icon_idx = getattr(self, 'icon_server', -1)
+                elif channel.startswith('#'):
+                    icon_idx = getattr(self, 'icon_channel', -1)
+                else:
+                    icon_idx = getattr(self, 'icon_query', -1)
+                
+                # Add page with icon (if icon_idx is -1, no icon will be shown)
+                if icon_idx >= 0:
+                    self.notebook.AddPage(panel, channel, select=True, imageId=icon_idx)
+                else:
+                    self.notebook.AddPage(panel, channel, select=True)
+                
                 self.channels[channel] = panel
                 
                 if channel.startswith('#'):
@@ -901,6 +1239,11 @@ Available commands:
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error opening scan wizard: {e}")
             self.log_server(f"Scan wizard failed to open: {e}", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0))
+            if self.sound_handler and self.sounds_enabled:
+                try:
+                    self.sound_handler.play_error_sound()
+                except:
+                    pass
 
     def quick_connect(self, server, port):
         """Populate connection fields and initiate a connection if idle."""
@@ -920,6 +1263,65 @@ Available commands:
             return False
     
     # Menu handlers
+    def update_server_menu_state(self):
+        try:
+            if not self.server_menu_items:
+                return
+            running = self.local_server_manager.is_running()
+            self.server_menu_items["start"].Enable(not running)
+            self.server_menu_items["stop"].Enable(running)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error updating server menu state: {e}")
+
+    def on_start_local_server(self, event):
+        try:
+            dlg = InterfaceSelectDialog(self, self.local_bind_host)
+            result = dlg.ShowModal()
+            if result != wx.ID_OK:
+                dlg.Destroy()
+                return
+            selected_host = dlg.get_selected_host()
+            dlg.Destroy()
+
+            if selected_host != self.local_bind_host:
+                self.local_server_manager.set_listen_host(selected_host)
+                self.local_bind_host = selected_host
+
+            self.local_server_manager.start()
+            self.update_server_menu_state()
+            self.SetStatusText(f"Local IRC server running on {self.local_bind_host}:6667 (LAN only)")
+            self.log_local_server(f"Server is online and listening on {self.local_bind_host}:6667.")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Failed to start local server: {e}")
+            self.log_local_server(f"Failed to start: {e}", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0), bold=True)
+            wx.MessageBox(f"Could not start local IRC server:\n{e}", "Server Error", wx.OK | wx.ICON_ERROR)
+            self.update_server_menu_state()
+
+    def on_stop_local_server(self, event):
+        try:
+            self.local_server_manager.stop()
+            self.update_server_menu_state()
+            self.SetStatusText("Local IRC server stopped")
+            self.log_local_server("Server stopped.")
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Failed to stop local server: {e}")
+            self.log_local_server(f"Failed to stop: {e}", wx.Colour(255, 0, 0), bold=True)
+
+    def on_manage_local_channels(self, event):
+        try:
+            dlg = ManageChannelsDialog(self, self.local_server_manager.get_channels())
+            if dlg.ShowModal() == wx.ID_OK:
+                channels = dlg.get_channels()
+                self.local_server_manager.set_channels(channels)
+                self.log_local_server(
+                    f"Manage Channels updated: {', '.join(channels)}",
+                    wx.Colour(0, 100, 0),
+                )
+            dlg.Destroy()
+        except Exception as e:
+            logger.error(f"Error managing local channels: {e}")
+            wx.MessageBox(f"Unable to open Manage Channels: {e}", "Error", wx.OK | wx.ICON_ERROR)
+    
     def on_menu_join(self, event):
         try:
             dlg = wx.TextEntryDialog(self, "Enter channel name:", "Join Channel")
@@ -1050,6 +1452,13 @@ COMMANDS (type /help in chat for full list):
             self.log_server("Connected to server!", wx.Colour(0, 128, 0), bold=True)  # Dark green
             self.log_server(f"Welcome message: {' '.join(event.arguments)}", wx.Colour(0, 100, 0))
             
+            # Play welcome/connection sound
+            if self.sound_handler and self.sounds_enabled:
+                try:
+                    self.sound_handler.play_connect_server_or_channel()
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.error(f"Error playing welcome sound: {e}")
+            
             # Auto-join channels
             for channel in self.auto_join_channels:
                 if not channel.startswith('#'):
@@ -1069,6 +1478,13 @@ COMMANDS (type /help in chat for full list):
                 self.safe_ui_update(self.add_channel, channel)
                 self.log_server(f"Joined channel {channel}", wx.Colour(0, 128, 0))  # Dark green
                 
+                # Play sound when we join a channel
+                if self.sound_handler and self.sounds_enabled:
+                    try:
+                        self.sound_handler.play_connect_server_or_channel()
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        logger.error(f"Error playing channel join sound: {e}")
+            
             self.log_channel_message(channel, nick, f"→ {nick} joined", is_system=True)
             
             if nick not in self.channel_users[channel]:
@@ -1126,6 +1542,13 @@ COMMANDS (type /help in chat for full list):
             else:
                 self.log_channel_message(channel, nick, message)
             
+            # Play sound notification only for real user messages (not from self)
+            if self.sound_handler and self.sounds_enabled and nick.lower() != self.nick.lower():
+                try:
+                    self.sound_handler.play_msg_recv()
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.error(f"Error playing message sound: {e}")
+                
             # Highlight own nick in messages
             if self.nick.lower() in message.lower():
                 self.safe_ui_update(wx.Bell)
@@ -1143,6 +1566,13 @@ COMMANDS (type /help in chat for full list):
                 self.log_channel_message(nick, nick, message, is_action=True)
             else:
                 self.log_channel_message(nick, nick, message)
+            
+            # Play mail sound for private messages
+            if self.sound_handler and self.sounds_enabled and nick.lower() != self.nick.lower():
+                try:
+                    self.sound_handler.play_mail_sound()
+                except Exception as e:
+                    logger.error(f"Error playing private message sound: {e}")
         except Exception as e:
             logger.error(f"Error in privmsg handler: {e}")
     
@@ -1317,6 +1747,9 @@ COMMANDS (type /help in chat for full list):
             if self.ui_timer and self.ui_timer.IsRunning():
                 self.ui_timer.Stop()
 
+            if self.local_server_manager and self.local_server_manager.is_running():
+                self.local_server_manager.stop()
+            
             # Notes data will be lost when app closes (RAM only)
             # User can save to file if they want persistence
             
@@ -1341,14 +1774,12 @@ if os.name == 'nt':
                 ctypes.windll.user32.SetProcessDPIAware()
             except:
                 pass
-else:
-    pass
-
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     try:
         if os.name == 'nt':
             enable_high_dpi()
+
         app = wx.App()
         frame = IRCFrame()
         frame.SetIcon(wx.Icon(get_resource_path("icon.ico"), wx.BITMAP_TYPE_ICO))