A Introduction to IRCCommands

A Quick Reference of IRC Commands.

Justin Kelly2/28/2009

This document was created to provide readers with a quick sense of what of how Commands are usedand what are the basic commands they can use.

How to use IRC Commands

IRC Commands are inputted into the chatinput line. This is illustrated by the redarrow on the right. Alternatively you cantype commands into the server windowwhich looks similar to the window on theright, but has no people listed on theright. It loads with the start of your IRC.You use this window as your connectionto the server. From this point you inputcommands to go to channels using the‘/join #ROOM’ command.All core IRC commands are prefaced with/ and are followed by the command thena space and then any other requirements.IRC commands are not visible whenexecuted; only their results are shown.Example:/me My Action ChatYou can also access a few commands like Info and Query by right clicking on a user in the channelmember bar. Depending on your IRC client you may have scripts installed that gives you more features.Note: It is generally frowned upon to openly use scripts in a public IRC channel.IRC is a fun but sometimes dangerous place –

Please DO NOT

accept neither dcc/chats nor dcc/gets(types of private chats) from anyone that you are not familiar with. This will open a directcommunication line between you and your communicator’s computers and put you at security risk andpotentially viral/hijacking problems.

A reference of common IRC commands

/me

/me my_action_chat

/me is used to do action chat. It useful to give an insidelook into your mind. It is often used to let people knowabout status changes, like going AFK.

/join

/join #+‘Channel_Name’

/join is used to create a new channel or join one if achannel already exists with the name you chose.

/msg

/msg username message

/msg starts a private chat with the username inputted inthe command line. This is useful when information thatonly concerns two people needs to be shared.

/query

/query username message

/query is much like msg but on submission it creates anew private chat window rather than just sending amessage. This is useful if you would like to carry on alengthy conversation or make it easier to track yourmessage with that user in a busy IRC channel.