Basic IRC Chat Commands and Moderation
Welcome to the Basic IRC Chat Commands and Moderation guide! Below, you'll find a list of essential IRC commands and how to manage chat moderation effectively on JustaChat or any other IRC platform.
Basic IRC Chat Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| /join | Joins a specific chat room (channel). | /join #ChatRoom |
| /part | Leaves the current chat room (channel). | /part #ChatRoom |
| /quit | Disconnects from the IRC server. | /quit Goodbye! |
| /whisper | Sends a private message to another user. | /whisper User123 Hello! |
| /notice | Sends a notice message to another user or channel. Typically used for important messages. | /notice User123 Please read the rules. |
| /list | Displays a list of all available channels. | /list |
| /kick | Kicks a user from the current chat room (requires operator privileges). | /kick User123 Spamming is not allowed. |
| /ban | Bans a user from the current chat room (requires operator privileges). | /ban User123 |
| /topic | Changes the topic of the channel (requires operator privileges). | /topic Welcome to the Chat Room! |
| /mode | Changes the mode of the channel or a user (requires operator privileges). | /mode #ChatRoom +m |
| /nick | Changes your nickname. | /nick NewUsername |
| /me | Sends an action message in the third person. | /me is having a great time! |
| /whois | Displays information about a user. | /whois User123 |
| /invite | Invites another user to join a channel. | /invite User123 #ChatRoom |
| /ignore | Ignores messages from a specific user. | /ignore User123 |
Managing Chat Moderation
As a chat moderator, you have special privileges that allow you to manage the chat room effectively. Here’s a breakdown of common moderation commands and their uses:
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| /op | Grants operator status to a user, allowing them to moderate the chat. | /op User123 |
| /deop | Removes operator status from a user. | /deop User123 |
| /voice | Grants voice status to a user, allowing them to speak in moderated channels. | /voice User123 |
| /devoice | Removes voice status from a user, restricting their ability to speak in moderated channels. | /devoice User123 |
| /kick | Kicks a disruptive user from the chat room. They can rejoin unless banned. | /kick User123 Please follow the rules. |
| /ban | Bans a user from the chat room, preventing them from rejoining. | /ban User123 |
| /unban | Removes a ban from a user, allowing them to rejoin the chat room. | /unban User123 |
| /mute | Mutes a user, preventing them from speaking in the channel. | /mute User123 |
| /unmute | Unmutes a user, allowing them to speak again. | /unmute User123 |
| /clear | Clears the chat history for all users in the room. | /clear |
By using these moderation commands, you can ensure that the chat environment remains safe, friendly, and enjoyable for everyone on JustaChat.