IRC Server 📌

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Features
3. Installation
   • Clone the Repository
   • Build the Project
4. Usage
   • Start the Server
   • Test with nc
5. Supported Commands
   • Basic Commands
   • Operator Commands

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Overview 💻

ircserv is an IRC server developed in C++98. It supports non-blocking I/O with the use of poll() (or equivalent) for efficient event handling. The server allows multiple client connections and implements essential IRC functionalities like authentication, nickname management, channel operations, private messaging, and operator commands.

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Features ✨

• Non-blocking I/O: The server uses poll() (or equivalent) to avoid blocking operations and handle multiple connections simultaneously.
• IRC Protocol Support: Implements core IRC commands such as joining channels, setting nicknames, sending private messages, and more.
• Channel Management: Operators can control channels with commands like KICK, INVITE, TOPIC, and MODE.
• TCP/IP Communication: Full support for TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6) communication between clients and server.

Installation 🔧

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/facetint/ft_irc.git

Build the Project

Navigate to the project directory and compile:

cd ircserv

make

Usage 🚀

Start the Server

Run the server with the required arguments:

./ircserv <port> <password>

: The port on which the server will listen for incoming connections. : The password required for client authentication.

Example:

./ircserv 6667 mypassword

Test with nc (Netcat)

You can test the server's behavior with nc:

nc -C 127.0.0.1 6667

Supported Commands 💡

Basic Commands ♦️

Command	Description
NICK	Set a client's nickname. 🏷️
USER	Set a client's username. 🧑‍💻
JOIN	Join a channel. 📲
PRIVMSG	Send private messages to users or channels. ✉️

Operator Commands ♦️

Command	Description
TOPIC	Set or view the channel topic. 📝
MODE	Modify the channel’s mode (e.g., i, t, k, o, l). 🔧
KICK	Eject a client from the channel. 🚪
INVITE	Invite a client to join a channel. 🎉