ft_IRC

Commands TO_DO

• Part
• Nickname
• Join
• Username
• Ping
• Pass
• Privmsg
• Topic
• Kick
• Mode
• Oper
• Invite

IRC Commands Summary

IRC (Internet Relay Chat) commands are used to communicate with an IRC server, allowing users to join channels, send messages, change nicknames, and more. Below is a summary of some common IRC commands:

1. Part

• Syntax: PART <channel>{, <channel>} [<reason>]
• Execution: This command is used to leave a channel.
• Functionality: When a user executes this command, they will be removed from the specified channel(s). An optional reason can be provided, which is visible to others in the channel.

2. Nickname

• Syntax: NICK <new_nickname>
• Execution: This command changes the user's nickname on the IRC network.
• Functionality: Once executed, the user's current nickname is replaced with the new one provided. This is essential for identification purposes.

3. Join

• Syntax: JOIN <channel>{, <channel>}
• Execution: This command is used to enter a channel.
• Functionality: By executing this command, the user joins one or more specified IRC channels, allowing them to participate in discussions there.

4. Username

• Syntax: USER <username> <hostname> <servername> <realname>
• Execution: This command sets the user’s username and other identification details.
• Functionality: It provides essential information about the user to the server, typically executed upon connecting to the IRC network.

5. Ping

• Syntax: PING <server>
• Execution: This command checks the connection to the server.
• Functionality: It is used to ensure that the connection to the IRC server is still active. The server usually responds with a PONG message.

6. Pass

• Syntax: PASS <password>
• Execution: This command is used for password authentication.
• Functionality: It is typically used during the initial connection process to authenticate a user with a server or network.

7. Privmsg

• Syntax: PRIVMSG <receiver>{, <receiver>} :<message>
• Execution: This command sends a private message.
• Functionality: It allows users to communicate privately with other users or channels, without their messages being seen by others.

8. Topic

• Syntax: TOPIC <channel> [:<new_topic>]
• Execution: This command is used to change or view the topic of a channel.
• Functionality: It displays the current topic for a channel or sets a new topic if the optional new_topic parameter is provided.

9. Kick

• Syntax: KICK <channel> <user> [:<reason>]
• Execution: This command removes a user from a channel.
• Functionality: It forcibly ejects the specified user from the specified channel. An optional reason for the kick can be included.

10. Mode

• Syntax: MODE <channel/user> [+/-<mode flags>] [<mode params>]
• Execution: This command changes the mode of a channel or user.
• Functionality: It is used to set various user or channel modes, like making a channel invite-only or giving a user operator privileges.
• FLAGS
  • i : Définir/supprimer le canal sur invitation uniquement
  • t : Définir/supprimer les restrictions de la commande TOPIC pour les opérateurs de canaux
  • k : Définir/supprimer la clé du canal (mot de passe)
  • o : Donner/retirer le privilège de l’opérateur de canal
  • l : Définir/supprimer la limite d’utilisateurs pour le canal

11. Oper

• Syntax: OPER <name> <password>
• Execution: This command is used to obtain operator status.
• Functionality: On providing the correct name and password, the user is granted IRC operator privileges, allowing them to perform administrative tasks.