Bots

Bots on IRC4Fun

On IRC4Fun, users and the network itself can use "nice" bots — in compliance with the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and run on servers which allow bots. Check each server's /MOTD to see their bot policy.

Bots which are not considered "nice" (DoS/Botnet/Flood/Spam/Mass-messaging bots) are not allowed on any IRC4Fun server.

Types of Bots

• Regular Bots — Bots run by users or channels for their own purposes.
• Stats Bots — OPT-IN bots that collect stats for IRC search engine indexes.
• IRC4Fun Bots:
  • Helper Bots — Provide useful functions for users and channel operators (e.g., dropbear, sentinel)
  • Utility Bots — Protect the network from spam and abuse (e.g., Countess, ozone)
  • Service Bots — Official IRC Services (ChanServ, NickServ, MemoServ, BotServ, GroupServ, HostServ, HelpServ, OperServ)

Can I register my bot?

If you would like to register your bot, you can do so via HelpDesk or by emailing us at support@IRC4Fun.net with the following:

SUBJECT: Bot Registration Request
Bot Owner=YourNickname
Bot Nickname=BotsNickname
Bot Description=Purpose of the bot

• Approved Requests will be registered with Services and given a bots/botnick/ownernick cloak/vHost.
• The Bot's NickServ password will be provided to you after approval. Please store this somewhere safe and do not lose it. Any password resets for Bots will require Staff assistance.

You can also /JOIN #IRC4Fun for assistance.