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⚙️ Advanced IRC Commands

These advanced IRC commands help experienced users, channel operators, and IRC staff manage channels, connections, and user interactions efficiently.

💬 Messaging & Communication

Command	Description	Example
/msg nick message	Send a private message to a user.	/msg Nick Hello there!
/notice nick message	Send a notice (non-replyable message).	/notice Nick Meeting starts now!
/me action	Perform an action in chat (emote).	/me waves
/query nick	Open a private chat window with a user.	/query Nick

🧩 Channel Management

Command	Description	Example
/join #channel	Join or create a channel.	/join #DarkWorld
/part #channel	Leave a channel.	/part #DarkWorld
/topic #channel text	Set or change the topic of a channel.	/topic #DarkWorld Welcome to the Network!
/mode #channel +m	Set a moderated mode.	/mode #DarkWorld +m
/kick #channel Nick reason	Remove a user from the channel.	/kick #DarkWorld Nick Please calm down.
/ban #channel nick	Ban a user from the channel.	/ban #DarkWorld Nick
/unban #channel nick	Remove a ban on a user.	/unban #DarkWorld Nick
/invite nick #channel	Invite a user to join your channel.	/invite Nick #DarkWorld

🔐 User Modes

User modes affect your visibility and privileges on the network.

Command	Mode	Description
/mode yournick +i	+i	Set yourself invisible (hidden from WHO lists).
/mode yournick +x	+x	Hide your real hostname (uses cloaked vHost).
/mode yournick +w	+w	Receive wallops (messages sent to all ops).
/mode yournick +o	+o	Set IRC operator status (requires /OPER).

🛡️ Channel Modes

Mode	Description
+i	Invite-only channel.
+m	Moderated – only voiced or op users may speak.
+n	No external messages allowed.
+s	Secret – hides the channel from /list.
+t	Only channel operators can change the topic.
+v	Voice – allows speaking when +m is set.
+o	Operator – grants channel management privileges.

⚙️ Operator & Staff Commands

(Requires IRC Operator privileges)

Command	Description	Example
/oper Nick password	Authenticate as an IRC Operator.	/oper Nick MyPass
/kill Nick reason	Disconnect a user forcibly.	/kill Nick Flooding channels
/gline *@host reason	Set a network-wide ban.	/gline *@spamhost.net Spam bot
/zline *@ip reason	Ban an IP address immediately.	/zline *@192.168.* Spam botnet
/rehash	Reload IRCd configuration.	/rehash
/stats	View server statistics or active connections.	/stats P

🧠 Miscellaneous Useful Commands

Command	Description	Example
/whois Nick	Display information about a user.	/whois Nick
/whowas Nick	Show info about a user who recently quit.	/whowas Nick
/away message	Set your away status.	/away Getting coffee ☕
/back	Remove your away status.	/back
/ignore Nick	Ignore messages from a user.	/ignore Nick
/unignore Nick	Remove a user from your ignore list.	/unignore Nick
/list	Show available channels.	/list
/time	Display the server’s local time.	/time

🧭 Tips

• Always register your nickname with NickServ and identify before joining channels.
• Use +6697 (SSL) for all secure connections.
• Combine NickServ and ChanServ features to automate protection.
• Operators should use OperServ commands for advanced administration (see DWIRC:OperServ).

See also: DWIRC:NickServ • DWIRC:ChanServ • DWIRC:OperServ • DWIRC:DWBouncers • DWIRC:Security & SASL Auth

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