How do people connect to matrix?
I'm yet to find a TUI client for matrix. I've checked those weechat plugins but the python one needs libolm3 dependency which is a hassle to install on my system and the Rust one is not ready.
Element webapp is clunky and slow. Element desktop is an Electron resource-hog. There is a Go client (gomuks) which was very buggy. I've also tried a QT client which was alright but not on-par with the official Electron webapp in terms of features.
You could use matterbridge[1] to connect & bridge the various new networks including matrix back to a client of your choice - in my case the same znc+irssi I've been using for a long time[2]