IRCd commands
Below you can see all the available commands on InspIRCd and which module provides it.
However, the best and most up to date information is available via HELPOP on IRC.
Type for example: "/HELPOP" to see an upto date list of commands
General User Commands
| Command | Syntax | Description |
|---|---|---|
/JOIN |
/JOIN <channel> [<key>] | Joins a specified chat channel. |
/PART |
/PART <channel> [:<reason>] | Leaves a specified chat channel. |
/PRIVMSG |
/PRIVMSG <target> :<message> | Sends a private message to a user or a channel. |
/NOTICE |
/NOTICE <target> :<message> | Sends a notice (does not trigger auto-replies). |
/NICK |
/NICK <new_nickname> | Changes your current IRC nickname. |
/AWAY |
/AWAY [:<message>] | Marks you as away or clears your away status. |
/WHOIS |
/WHOIS <nickname> | Retrieves diagnostic profile information about a user. |
/LIST |
/LIST | Lists public channels available on the server. |
Channel Operator Commands
| Command | Syntax | Description |
|---|---|---|
/KICK |
/KICK <channel> <user> [:<reason>] | Forcefully removes a user from the channel. |
/MODE |
/MODE <target> <flags> [<params>] | Changes channel modes (e.g., +b to ban, +m to moderate). |
/INVITE |
/INVITE <nickname> <channel> | Invites an offline or outside user into an invite-only channel. |
/TOPIC |
/TOPIC <channel> [:<new_topic>] | Views, sets, or changes the topic of a channel. |
Server Operator (IRCop) Commands
| Command | Syntax | Description |
|---|---|---|
/OPER |
/OPER <username> <password> | Authenticates a user as a local or network Server Operator. |
/KILL |
/KILL <nickname> :<reason> | Forcefully disconnects a target user entirely from the IRC network. |
/REHASH |
/REHASH | Reloads the server's configuration files without losing connections. |
/DIE |
/DIE | Shuts down the local IRC server immediately. |
/CHECK |
/CHECK <user|channel|IP> | Looks up deep structural details about a user, IP, or channel. |
/CHGHOST |
/CHGHOST <nickname> <new_host> | Changes the displayed hostname mask of a specific user. |
