graphical multi-protocol instant messaging client

 Pidgin is a graphical, modular instant messaging client capable of using
 multiple networks at once. Currently supported out of the box are:
 Jabber/XMPP, Bonjour, Gadu-Gadu, IRC, Novell GroupWise Messenger, Lotus
 Sametime, SIMPLE, and Zephyr. It can support many more with plugins.
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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