Due to the takeover of freenode we're moving to a different irc network. (#74775)

* Due to the takeover of freenode we're moving to a different irc network. * Our channels updated to point at the same channel name on libera.chat * Some links went to webchat.freenode.net. At this time, libera.chat doesn't point you to an official webchat client so I changed these to https://libera.chat. (kiwi irc does work with libera.chat so that could be another option). * In general, I used the name irc.libera.net for link names and https://libera.chat for link targets. This is because the irc service is hosted on irc.libera.chat but the project web server is hosted on libera.chat. (This appears to also be true for freenode but we were using http://irc.freenode.net which doesn't seem to work. Oops). * Removed http://irc.freenode.net from the linkcheck exceptions. linkcheck was actually correct to flag that as invalid (should have been http://frenode.net instead). * Looks like hte important people in #yaml are now in libera.chat * Link to where contributors should get help Add a link target and then link to where contributors should get support for developing groups of modules. * Update docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_in_groups.rst Co-authored-by: Felix Fontein <felix@fontein.de> Co-authored-by: John R Barker <john@johnrbarker.com> Co-authored-by: Felix Fontein <felix@fontein.de>
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--- a/docs/docsite/README.md
+++ b/docs/docsite/README.md
@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Contributions to the documentation are welcome.

 The Ansible community produces guidance on contributions, building documentation, and submitting pull requests, which you can find in [Contributing to the Ansible Documentation](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/community/documentation_contributions.html).

-You can also join the [Docs Working Group](https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/Docs) and/or the ``#ansible-docs`` channel on freenode IRC.
+You can also join the [Docs Working Group](https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/Docs) and/or the ``#ansible-docs`` IRC channel on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_

 Ansible style guide
 ===================
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/community/communication.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/community/communication.rst
@ -33,15 +33,15 @@ To subscribe to a group from a non-Google account, you can send an email to the
 IRC channels
 ============

-Ansible has several IRC channels on `Freenode <https://freenode.net/>`_.
+Ansible has several IRC channels on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_.

-Our IRC channels may require you to register your nickname. If you receive an error when you connect, see `Freenode's Nickname Registration guide <https://freenode.net/kb/answer/registration>`_ for instructions.
+Our IRC channels may require you to register your nickname. If you receive an error when you connect, see `libera.chat's Nickname Registration guide <https://libera.chat/guides/registration>`_ for instructions.

-To find all ``ansible`` specific channels on a freenode network, use the following command in your IRC client::
+To find all ``ansible`` specific channels on the libera.chat network, use the following command in your IRC client::

   /msg alis LIST #ansible* -min 5

-as described in `freenode docs <https://freenode.net/kb/answer/findingchannels>`_.
+as described in the `libera.chat docs <https://libera.chat/guides/findingchannels>`_.

 General channels
 ----------------
@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ General channels
 Working groups
 --------------

-Many of our community `Working Groups <https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki#working-groups>`_ meet on Freenode IRC channels. If you want to get involved in a working group, join the channel where it meets or comment on the agenda.
+Many of our community `Working Groups <https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki#working-groups>`_ meet on libera.chat IRC channels. If you want to get involved in a working group, join the channel where it meets or comment on the agenda.

 - `Amazon (AWS) Working Group <https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/AWS>`_ - ``#ansible-aws``
 - `Ansible Lockdown Working Group <https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/Lockdown>`_ | `gh/ansible/ansible-lockdown <https://github.com/ansible/ansible-lockdown>`_ - ``#ansible-lockdown``- Security playbooks/roles
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/community/documentation_contributions.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/community/documentation_contributions.rst
@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ Unfortunately, leftover rST-files from previous document-generating can occasion
 Joining the documentation working group
 =======================================

-The Documentation Working Group (DaWGs) meets weekly on Tuesdays on the #ansible-docs channel on freenode IRC. For more information, including links to our agenda and a calendar invite, please visit the `working group page in the community repo <https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/Docs>`_.
+The Documentation Working Group (DaWGs) meets weekly on Tuesdays on the #ansible-docs channel on the `libera.chat IRC network <https://libera.chat/>`_. For more information, including links to our agenda and a calendar invite, please visit the `working group page in the community repo <https://github.com/ansible/community/wiki/Docs>`_.

 .. seealso::
   :ref:`More about testing module documentation <testing_module_documentation>`
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_api.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_api.rst
@ -43,5 +43,5 @@ command line tools (``lib/ansible/cli/``) is `available on GitHub <https://githu
       How to develop plugins
   `Development Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Mailing list for development topics
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections.rst
@ -44,5 +44,5 @@ For instructions on developing modules, see :ref:`developing_modules_general`.
       Current development status of community collections and FAQ
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_changelogs.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_changelogs.rst
@ -76,5 +76,5 @@ If your collection is part of Ansible, use one of the following three options  t
       Guidelines for contributing to selected collections
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_contributing.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_contributing.rst
@ -55,5 +55,5 @@ You can test your changes by using this checkout of ``community.general`` in pla
       Guidelines for contributing to selected collections
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_creating.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_creating.rst
@ -53,5 +53,5 @@ To learn more about the ``ansible-galaxy`` command-line tool, see the :ref:`ansi
       Directories and files included in the collection skeleton
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_distributing.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_distributing.rst
@ -261,5 +261,5 @@ Once Galaxy uploads and accepts a collection, you will be redirected to the **My
       Learn how to install and use collections.
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_migrating.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_migrating.rst
@ -132,5 +132,5 @@ Ansibulbot will know how to redirect existing issues and PRs to the new repo. Th
       Guidelines for contributing to selected collections
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_shared.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_shared.rst
@ -73,5 +73,5 @@ The optional import behavior also applies to module_utils imported from collecti
       Guidelines for contributing to selected collections
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_structure.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_structure.rst
@ -237,5 +237,5 @@ A collection can store some additional metadata in a ``runtime.yml`` file in the
        Guidelines for contributing to selected collections
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
        The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
        #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_testing.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_collections_testing.rst
@ -79,5 +79,5 @@ You can specify multiple target names. Each target name is the name of a directo
       Guidelines for contributing to selected collections
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_core.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_core.rst
@ -17,5 +17,5 @@ Although ``ansible-core`` (the code hosted in the `ansible/ansible repository <h
       Learn about developing plugins
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat>`_
       #ansible-devel IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_inventory.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_inventory.rst
@ -473,5 +473,5 @@ An easy way to see how this should look is using :ref:`ansible-inventory`, which
       REST API endpoint and GUI for Ansible, syncs with dynamic inventory
   `Development Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Mailing list for development topics
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules.rst
@ -47,5 +47,5 @@ If your use case isn't covered by an existing module, an action plugin, or a rol
       Browse existing collections, modules, and plugins
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_checklist.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_checklist.rst
@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ To contribute a module to most Ansible collections, you must:

 Additional requirements may apply for certain collections. Review the individual collection repositories for more information.

-Please make sure your module meets these requirements before you submit your PR/proposal. If you have questions, reach out via `Ansible's IRC chat channel <http://irc.freenode.net>`_ or the `Ansible development mailing list <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_.
+Please make sure your module meets these requirements before you submit your PR/proposal. If you have questions, reach out via ``#ansible-devel``, Ansible's IRC chat channel on `irc.libera.chat <http://libera.chat>`_ or the `Ansible development mailing list <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_.

 Contributing to Ansible: subjective requirements
 ================================================
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general.rst
@ -218,8 +218,8 @@ The :ref:`Community Guide <ansible_community_guide>` covers how to open a pull r
 Communication and development support
 =====================================

-Join the IRC channel ``#ansible-devel`` on freenode for discussions
-surrounding Ansible development.
+Join the IRC channel ``#ansible-devel`` on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_ for
+discussions surrounding Ansible development.

 For questions and discussions pertaining to using the Ansible product,
 use the ``#ansible`` channel.
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general_windows.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_general_windows.rst
@ -690,8 +690,8 @@ idempotent and does not report changes. For example:
 Windows communication and development support
 =============================================

-Join the IRC channel ``#ansible-devel`` or ``#ansible-windows`` on freenode for
-discussions about Ansible development for Windows.
+Join the ``#ansible-devel`` or ``#ansible-windows`` irc channels on `irc.libera.chat
+<https://libera.chat/>`_ for discussions about Ansible development for Windows.

 For questions and discussions pertaining to using the Ansible product,
 use the ``#ansible`` channel.
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_in_groups.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_modules_in_groups.rst
@ -45,6 +45,8 @@ Speak to us

 Circulating your ideas before coding helps you adopt good practices and avoid common mistakes. After reading the "Before you start coding" section you should have a reasonable idea of the structure of your modules. Write a list of your proposed plugin and/or module names, with a short description of what each one does. Circulate that list on IRC or a mailing list so the Ansible community can review your ideas for consistency and familiarity. Names and functionality that are consistent, predictable, and familiar make your collection easier to use.

+.. _developing_in_groups_support:
+
 Where to get support
 ====================

@ -53,7 +55,7 @@ Ansible has a thriving and knowledgeable community of module developers that is
 In the :ref:`ansible_community_guide` you can find how to:

 * Subscribe to the Mailing Lists - We suggest "Ansible Development List" and "Ansible Announce list"
-* ``#ansible-devel`` - We have found that IRC ``#ansible-devel`` on FreeNode's IRC network works best for developers so we can have an interactive dialogue.
+* ``#ansible-devel`` - We have found that communicating on the IRC channel, ``#ansible-devel`` on `libera.chat's <https://libera.chat/>`_ IRC network works best for developers so we can have an interactive dialogue.
 * IRC meetings - Join the various weekly IRC meetings `meeting schedule and agenda page <https://github.com/ansible/community/blob/master/meetings/README.md>`_

 Required files
@ -68,7 +70,7 @@ Your collection should include the following files to be usable:

 When you have these files ready, review the :ref:`developing_modules_checklist` again. If you are creating a new collection, you are responsible for all procedures related to your repository, including setting rules for contributions, finding reviewers, and testing and maintaining the code in your collection.

-If you need help or advice, consider join the ``#ansible-devel`` IRC channel (see how in the "Where to get support").
+If you need help or advice, consider joining the ``#ansible-devel`` IRC channel (see how in the :ref:`Where to get support <developing_in_groups_support>` section).

 New to git or GitHub
 ====================
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_plugins.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_plugins.rst
@ -497,5 +497,5 @@ For example vars plugins, see the source code for the `vars plugins included wit
       Learn about how to write Ansible modules
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       The development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_rebasing.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/developing_rebasing.rst
@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ You should check in on the status of your PR after tests have completed to see i
 Getting help rebasing
 =====================

-For help with rebasing your PR, or other development related questions, join us on our #ansible-devel IRC chat channel on `freenode.net <https://freenode.net>`_.
+For help with rebasing your PR, or other development related questions, join us on our #ansible-devel IRC chat channel on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_.

 .. seealso::

--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/platforms/aws_guidelines.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/platforms/aws_guidelines.rst
@ -761,7 +761,7 @@ Troubleshooting IAM policies
 - Re-read the AWS documentation, especially the list of `Actions, Resources and Condition Keys <https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/reference_policies_actions-resources-contextkeys.html>`_ for the various AWS services.
 - Look at the `cloudonaut <https://iam.cloudonaut.io>`_ documentation as a troubleshooting cross-reference.
 - Use a search engine.
- Ask in the Ansible IRC channel #ansible-aws (on freenode IRC).
+- Ask in the Ansible IRC channel #ansible-aws (on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat>`_).

 Unsupported Integration tests
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/index.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/index.rst
@ -274,5 +274,5 @@ These pages offer more help with grammatical, stylistic, and technical rules for
       How to contribute to the Ansible documentation
   :ref:`testing_documentation_locally`
       How to build the Ansible documentation
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat>`_
       #ansible-docs IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/resources.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/style_guide/resources.rst
@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 Resources
 ````````````````
 * Follow the style of the :ref:`Ansible Documentation<ansible_documentation>`
-* Ask for advice on IRC, on the ``#ansible-devel`` Freenode channel
+* Ask for advice on IRC, on the ``#ansible-devel`` `libera.chat channel <https://libera.chat/>`_
 * Review these online style guides:

  * `AP Stylebook <https://www.apstylebook.com>`_
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/testing.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/dev_guide/testing.rst
@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ If either of these issues appear to be the case, you can rerun the Azure Pipelin
 * closing and re-opening the PR (full rebuild)
 * making another change to the PR and pushing to GitHub

-If the issue persists, please contact us in ``#ansible-devel`` on Freenode IRC.
+If the issue persists, please contact us in the ``#ansible-devel`` irc channel on the `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_ IRC network.


 How to test a PR
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/galaxy/dev_guide.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/galaxy/dev_guide.rst
@ -242,5 +242,5 @@ Provide the ID of the integration to be disabled. You can find the ID by using t
    All about ansible roles
  `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
    Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-  `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+  `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
    #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/installation_guide/intro_installation.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/installation_guide/intro_installation.rst
@ -660,7 +660,7 @@ See the `argcomplete documentation <https://kislyuk.github.io/argcomplete/>`_.
       Ansible Installation related to FAQs
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel

 .. [1] ``paramiko`` was included in Ansible's ``requirements.txt`` prior to 2.8.
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/network/dev_guide/developing_resource_modules_network.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/network/dev_guide/developing_resource_modules_network.rst
@ -718,7 +718,8 @@ For more options:

  ansible-test network-integration --help

-If you need additional help or feedback, reach out in ``#ansible-network`` on Freenode.
+If you need additional help or feedback, reach out in the ``#ansible-network`` IRC channel on the
+`irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_ IRC network.

 Unit test requirements
 -----------------------
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/network/getting_started/network_resources.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/network/getting_started/network_resources.rst
@ -41,6 +41,6 @@ IRC and Slack

 Join us on:

-* Freenode IRC - ``#ansible-network`` Freenode channel
+* IRC Channel - ``#ansible-network`` on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_

 * `Join Ansible Network Slack <https://join.slack.com/t/ansiblenetwork/shared_invite/zt-3zeqmhhx-zuID9uJqbbpZ2KdVeTwvzw>`_ - Network & Security Automation Slack community.  Check out the #devel channel for discussions on module and plugin development.
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/action.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/action.rst
@ -52,5 +52,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc <name>`` to see specific documentation and examples, this shou
       Ansible Vars plugins
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/become.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/become.rst
@ -63,5 +63,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t become <plugin name>`` to see specific documentation and ex
       Jinja2 lookup plugins
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cache.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cache.rst
@ -136,5 +136,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t cache <plugin name>`` to see specific documentation and exa
       Ansible Vars plugins
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `webchat.freenode.net <https://webchat.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/callback.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/callback.rst
@ -97,5 +97,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t callback <plugin name>`` to see specific documents and exam
       Ansible Vars plugins
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `webchat.freenode.net <https://webchat.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cliconf.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/cliconf.rst
@ -43,5 +43,5 @@ These plugins have migrated to collections on `Ansible Galaxy <https://galaxy.an
       An overview of using Ansible to automate networking devices.
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible-network IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/connection.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/connection.rst
@ -74,5 +74,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t connection <plugin name>`` to see detailed documentation an
       Ansible vars plugins
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/httpapi.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/httpapi.rst
@ -68,5 +68,5 @@ These plugins have migrated to collections on `Ansible Galaxy <https://galaxy.an
       How to develop network modules.
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible-network IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/inventory.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/inventory.rst
@ -158,5 +158,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t inventory <plugin name>`` to see plugin-specific documentat
       Ansible vars plugins
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/lookup.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/lookup.rst
@ -155,5 +155,5 @@ You can use ``ansible-doc -t lookup -l`` to see the list of available plugins. U
       Jinja2 lookup plugins
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/netconf.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/netconf.rst
@ -43,5 +43,5 @@ These plugins have migrated to collections on `Ansible Galaxy <https://galaxy.an
       An overview of using Ansible to automate networking devices.
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible-network IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/plugins.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/plugins.rst
@ -40,5 +40,5 @@ This section covers the various types of plugins that are included with Ansible:
       Ansible tools, description and options
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/shell.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/shell.rst
@ -49,5 +49,5 @@ detailed in the plugin themselves (linked below).
       Jinja2 lookup plugins
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/strategy.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/strategy.rst
@ -75,5 +75,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t strategy <plugin name>`` to see plugin-specific specific do
       Jinja2 lookup plugins
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/vars.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/plugins/vars.rst
@ -75,5 +75,5 @@ Use ``ansible-doc -t vars <plugin name>`` to see specific plugin-specific docume
       Ansible Strategy plugins
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/YAMLSyntax.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/YAMLSyntax.rst
@ -233,8 +233,10 @@ value::
       A good guide to YAML syntax
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
-       #ansible IRC chat channel and #yaml for YAML specific questions
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
+       #ansible IRC chat channel
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
+       #yaml for YAML specific questions
   `YAML 1.1 Specification <https://yaml.org/spec/1.1/>`_
       The Specification for YAML 1.1, which PyYAML and libyaml are currently
       implementing
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/common_return_values.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/common_return_values.rst
@ -247,5 +247,5 @@ This key contains a list of dictionaries that will be presented to the user. Key
       Browse source of core and extras modules
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Development mailing list
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/faq.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/faq.rst
@ -777,5 +777,5 @@ Please see the section below for a link to IRC and the Google Group, where you c
       Tips and tricks for playbooks
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/glossary.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/glossary.rst
@ -527,5 +527,5 @@ when a term comes up on the mailing list.
       Tips and tricks for playbooks
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/release_and_maintenance.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/release_and_maintenance.rst
@ -234,5 +234,5 @@ The deprecation cycle in ``ansible-core`` is normally across 4 feature releases
       Community information and contributing
   `Development Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Mailing list for development topics
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/test_strategies.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/reference_appendices/test_strategies.rst
@ -270,5 +270,5 @@ system.
       Delegation, useful for working with load balancers, clouds, and locally executed steps.
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_core_roadmap_index.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_core_roadmap_index.rst
@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Each roadmap is published both as an idea of what is upcoming in ``ansible-core`
 You can submit feedback on the current roadmap in multiple ways:

 - Edit the agenda of an IRC `Core Team Meeting <https://github.com/ansible/community/blob/master/meetings/README.md>`_ (preferred)
- Post on the ``#ansible-devel`` Freenode IRC channel
+- Post on the ``#ansible-devel`` IRC channel on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_.
 - Email the ansible-devel list

 See :ref:`Ansible communication channels <communication>` for details on how to join and use the email lists and IRC channels.
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_roadmap_index.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/roadmap/ansible_roadmap_index.rst
@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Each roadmap is published both as an idea of what is upcoming in Ansible, and as
 You can submit feedback on the current roadmap in multiple ways:

 - Edit the agenda of an IRC `Ansible Community Meeting <https://github.com/ansible/community/issues/539>`_ (preferred)
- Post on the ``#ansible-community`` Freenode IRC channel
+- Post on the ``#ansible-community`` IRC channel on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_.

 See :ref:`Ansible communication channels <communication>` for details on how to join and use the IRC channels.

--- a/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aci.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aci.rst
@ -655,7 +655,7 @@ You will find our roadmap, an overview of open ACI issues and pull-requests, and
       A detailed guide on how to use Ansible for automating network infrastructure.
   `Network Working Group <https://github.com/ansible/community/tree/master/group-network>`_
       The Ansible Network community page, includes contact information and meeting information.
-   `#ansible-network <https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=ansible-network>`_
-       The #ansible-network IRC chat channel on Freenode.net.
+   ``#ansible-network`` on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
+       The #ansible-network IRC chat channel on libera.chat.
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aws.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/guide_aws.rst
@ -280,5 +280,5 @@ documentation for a full list with examples.
       Delegation, useful for working with loud balancers, clouds, and locally executed steps.
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/become.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/become.rst
@ -753,5 +753,5 @@ Limitations of become on Windows

   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-project>`_
       Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `webchat.freenode.net <https://webchat.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/collections_using.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/collections_using.rst
@ -376,5 +376,5 @@ This will have an implied entry in the ``collections:`` keyword of ``my_namespac
       Understand the collections metadata structure.
  `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       The development mailing list
-  `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+  `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_adhoc.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_adhoc.rst
@ -202,5 +202,5 @@ Now that you understand the basic elements of Ansible execution, you are ready t
       Using Ansible for configuration management & deployment
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_bsd.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_bsd.rst
@ -102,5 +102,5 @@ Please feel free to report any issues or incompatibilities you discover with BSD
       How to write modules
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_dynamic_inventory.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_dynamic_inventory.rst
@ -245,5 +245,5 @@ the dynamic groups as empty in the static inventory file. For example:
       All about static inventory files
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_getting_started.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_getting_started.rst
@ -194,5 +194,5 @@ also has powerful configuration management and deployment features.
       Labs to provide further knowledge on different topics
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_inventory.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_inventory.rst
@ -787,5 +787,5 @@ their location.
       Learning Ansible's configuration, deployment, and orchestration language.
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_patterns.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/intro_patterns.rst
@ -167,5 +167,5 @@ To apply your knowledge of patterns with Ansible commands and playbooks, read :r
       Learning the Ansible configuration management language
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules.rst
@ -32,5 +32,5 @@ like services, packages, or files (anything really), or handle executing system
       Configuring the right Python interpreter on target hosts
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_intro.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_intro.rst
@ -48,5 +48,5 @@ For a list of all available modules, see the :ref:`Collection docs <list_of_coll
       Examples of using modules with the Python API
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_support.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/modules_support.rst
@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ If you find a bug that affects a plugin in a Galaxy collection:

 Some partner collections may be hosted in private repositories.

-If you are not sure whether the behavior you see is a bug, if you have questions, if you want to discuss development-oriented topics, or if you just want to get in touch, use one of our Google groups or IRC channels to  :ref:`communicate with Ansiblers <communication>`.
+If you are not sure whether the behavior you see is a bug, if you have questions, if you want to discuss development-oriented topics, or if you just want to get in touch, use one of our Google groups or IRC channels to :ref:`communicate with Ansiblers <communication>`.

 If you find a bug that affects a module in an Automation Hub collection:

@ -66,5 +66,5 @@ All plugins that remain in ``ansible-core`` and all collections hosted in Automa
       Examples of using modules with /usr/bin/ansible-playbook
   `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Questions? Help? Ideas?  Stop by the list on Google Groups
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_advanced_syntax.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_advanced_syntax.rst
@ -108,5 +108,5 @@ You've anchored the value of ``version`` with the ``&my_version`` anchor, and re
       Doing complex data manipulation in Ansible
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_async.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_async.rst
@ -166,5 +166,5 @@ To run multiple asynchronous tasks while limiting the number of tasks running co
       An introduction to playbooks
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_blocks.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_blocks.rst
@ -185,5 +185,5 @@ ansible_failed_result
       Playbook organization by roles
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_conditionals.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_conditionals.rst
@ -504,5 +504,5 @@ Possible values (sample, not complete list)::
       All about variables
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_debugger.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_debugger.rst
@ -325,5 +325,5 @@ With the default ``linear`` strategy enabled, Ansible halts execution while the
       An introduction to playbooks
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_delegation.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_delegation.rst
@ -134,5 +134,5 @@ use the default remote connection type::
       Many examples of full-stack deployments
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_environment.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_environment.rst
@ -137,5 +137,5 @@ You can also specify the environment at the task level::
       An introduction to playbooks
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_error_handling.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_error_handling.rst
@ -241,5 +241,5 @@ You can also use blocks to define responses to task errors. This approach is sim
       All about variables
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters.rst
@ -1807,5 +1807,5 @@ This can then be used to reference hashes in Pod specifications::
       Tips and tricks for playbooks
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters_ipaddr.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_filters_ipaddr.rst
@ -736,8 +736,8 @@ the filter ``slaac()`` generates an IPv6 address for a given network and a MAC A
   :ref:`playbooks_reuse_roles`
       Playbook organization by roles
   :ref:`playbooks_best_practices`
-    	 Tips and tricks for playbooks
+         Tips and tricks for playbooks
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_lookups.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_lookups.rst
@ -33,5 +33,5 @@ For more details and a list of lookup plugins in ansible-core, see :ref:`plugins
       Looping in playbooks
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_loops.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_loops.rst
@ -441,5 +441,5 @@ Migrating from with_X to loop
       All about variables
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_prompts.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_prompts.rst
@ -112,5 +112,5 @@ Some special characters, such as ``{`` and ``%`` can create templating errors. I
       All about variables
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_strategies.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_strategies.rst
@ -218,5 +218,5 @@ As always with :ref:`delegation <playbooks_delegation>`, the action will be exec
       Playbook organization by roles
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tags.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tags.rst
@ -425,5 +425,5 @@ If you run or skip certain tags by default, you can use the :ref:`TAGS_RUN` and
       Playbook organization by roles
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_templating.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_templating.rst
@ -53,5 +53,5 @@ fmt
      Jinja2 documentation, includes the syntax and semantics of the templates
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tests.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_tests.rst
@ -399,5 +399,5 @@ The following tasks are illustrative of the tests meant to check the status of t
       Tips and tricks for playbooks
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_variables.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/playbooks_variables.rst
@ -462,5 +462,5 @@ For information about advanced YAML syntax used to declare variables and have mo
       List of special variables
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_dsc.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_dsc.rst
@ -501,5 +501,5 @@ Setup IIS Website
       Windows specific module list, all implemented in PowerShell
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_faq.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_faq.rst
@ -247,5 +247,5 @@ host.
       Tips and tricks for playbooks
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_setup.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_setup.rst
@ -579,5 +579,5 @@ Here are the known ones:
       Windows specific module list, all implemented in PowerShell
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_usage.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_usage.rst
@ -509,5 +509,5 @@ guides for Windows modules differ substantially from those for standard standard
       Windows specific module list, all implemented in PowerShell
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_winrm.rst
+++ b/docs/docsite/rst/user_guide/windows_winrm.rst
@ -910,5 +910,5 @@ Some of these limitations can be mitigated by doing one of the following:
       Windows specific module list, all implemented in PowerShell
   `User Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project>`_
       Have a question?  Stop by the google group!
-   `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+   `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/2.10_conf.py
+++ b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/2.10_conf.py
@ -294,7 +294,6 @@ intersphinx_mapping = {'python': ('https://docs.python.org/2/', (None, '../pytho

 # linckchecker settings
 linkcheck_ignore = [
-    r'http://irc\.freenode\.net',
 ]
 linkcheck_workers = 25
 # linkcheck_anchors = False
--- a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/all_conf.py
+++ b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/all_conf.py
@ -291,7 +291,6 @@ intersphinx_mapping = {'python': ('https://docs.python.org/2/', (None, '../pytho

 # linckchecker settings
 linkcheck_ignore = [
-    r'http://irc\.freenode\.net',
 ]
 linkcheck_workers = 25
 # linkcheck_anchors = False
--- a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/ansible_conf.py
+++ b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/ansible_conf.py
@ -300,7 +300,6 @@ intersphinx_mapping = {'python': ('https://docs.python.org/2/', (None, '../pytho

 # linckchecker settings
 linkcheck_ignore = [
-    r'http://irc\.freenode\.net',
 ]
 linkcheck_workers = 25
 # linkcheck_anchors = False
--- a/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/core_conf.py
+++ b/docs/docsite/sphinx_conf/core_conf.py
@ -310,7 +310,6 @@ intersphinx_mapping = {'python': ('https://docs.python.org/2/', (None, '../pytho

 # linckchecker settings
 linkcheck_ignore = [
-    r'http://irc\.freenode\.net',
 ]
 linkcheck_workers = 25
 # linkcheck_anchors = False
--- a/docs/templates/collections_galaxy_meta.rst.j2
+++ b/docs/templates/collections_galaxy_meta.rst.j2
@ -94,5 +94,5 @@ Examples
       Learn how to install and use collections.
  `Mailing List <https://groups.google.com/group/ansible-devel>`_
       The development mailing list
-  `irc.freenode.net <http://irc.freenode.net>`_
+  `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
       #ansible IRC chat channel
--- a/hacking/ticket_stubs/bug_is_really_a_question.md
+++ b/hacking/ticket_stubs/bug_is_really_a_question.md
@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Thanks very much for your interest in Ansible.  It sincerely means a lot to us.

 This appears to be a user question, and we'd like to direct these kinds of things to either the mailing list or the IRC channel.

-   * IRC: #ansible on irc.freenode.net   
+   * IRC: #ansible on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
   * mailing list: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-project

 If you can stop by there, we'd appreciate it.  This allows us to keep the issue tracker for bugs, pull requests, RFEs and the like.
--- a/hacking/ticket_stubs/collections.md
+++ b/hacking/ticket_stubs/collections.md
@ -10,5 +10,5 @@ Thank you once again for this and your interest in Ansible!

 If you have further questions please stop by IRC or the mailing list:

-   * IRC: #ansible on irc.freenode.net
+   * IRC: #ansible on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
   * mailing list: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-project
--- a/hacking/ticket_stubs/proposal.md
+++ b/hacking/ticket_stubs/proposal.md
@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ https://github.com/ansible/proposals/blob/master/proposals_process_proposal.md

 If you have any further questions, please let us know by stopping by our devel mailing list, or our devel IRC channel:

-   * #ansible-devel on Freenode
+   * #ansible-devel on `irc.libera.chat <https://libera.chat/>`_
   * https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ansible-devel

 Thank you!