Networks (PyLink)
IRCplus+ Services
IRCPlus Networks is an IRC network interlinker. It allows multiple like-minded (separate) IRC networks — which may be utilizing different IRC server software — to maintain a link together and share channels and users if/as desired. It is powered by PyLink.
Purpose
PyLink allows IRC networks to link together and share channels and users, even if they use different IRCd software or IRC Services software to power their servers and networks. This allows linked network users to have additional channels, interests, users and content that previously may not have been available to them.
Linked Networks may choose which channels they would like to share and which shared channels they would like to have on their networks.
Motivation
We're excited to bring users additional choices in channels available, users available to chat with, additional interests and game channels — and provide network administration with a means to "stay current" on IRC, abuse prevention, and IRC's future!
Our goal is not to increase user-counts, but rather provide our users with additional means of chatting, finding friends, and additional content without having to open a bunch of server windows/tabs.
Networks & Staff
Networks currently linked through IRCplus+ PyLink.
General all-purpose chat network.
General all-purpose chat network.
One of the original IRC networks, commonly referred to as the Wild Wild West.
One of the original IRC networks, with no services at all.
General all-purpose chat network.
Malaysian chat network.
General all-purpose chat network.
One of the original IRC networks, geared towards chat.
Compatible IRCd Software
- UnrealIRCd 4+
- InspIRCd 2.0+
- InspIRCd 3.0
- Charybdis 3.5+
- Elemental-IRCd 6.6*
- IRCd-Hybrid 8.2*
- juno-ircd 11.*
- Nefarious IRCu 2.0.*
- SolanumIRCd
Incompatible Software
The following software is incompatible unless configured to NOT use KILLs:
- IRC Defender
- Sigyn / Ozone
- Any Services Package using KILLs instead of AKILLs, K-lines or G-lines (including any bots that might attempt to KILL users instead of handling them locally with a K/G-line)
Service-Specific Notes
- Anope —
operserv/sessionsmust not be loaded. - Atheme — Ensure config is set to KLINE instead of KILL. You can also modify this with:
/msg OperServ CLONES KLINE ON
If the "incompatible software" is modified or configured to NOT use KILLs, it is compatible. This is a MUST for all Linked Networks and should be double-checked, as the defaults are usually set to KILL which is NOT compatible!
Interested in Linking?
Policies
Abuse is not permitted. Please see the IRCPlus IRC Networks Policy for terms of linking to IRC+ and more information.
Documentation
Additional documentation about IRC+ (PyLink) is available at PyLink Documentation.
Need Help?
For assistance with PyLink or linking your network, please join #IRCplus on IRC4Fun.