⚙️ 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`

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 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).

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.

(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`

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`

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).