graphical multi-protocol instant messaging client

 Pidgin is a graphical, modular instant messaging client capable of using
 multiple networks at once. Currently supported are:
 AIM/ICQ, IRC, Jabber/XMPP/Google Talk, Napster, Zephyr, Gadu-Gadu,
 Bonjour, Groupwise, Sametime, and SIMPLE.
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 Some extra packages are suggested to use increased functionality:
  * gnome-panel | kdebase-workspace-bin | docker:
    - To use the system tray icon functionality (minimizing to an icon, having
      the icon blink when there are new messages, etc.)
  * libsqlite3-0:
    - To use Contact Availability Prediction plugin