Document Ref: LN-IRC-1996-REV19.96 | Date: Feb 1996
This document contains the core command set for the LegacyNode IRC network.
Unauthorized distribution in the modern web is strictly prohibited. Keep the Net secret.
Section I: Connection Parameters
Server: irc.legacynode.net
Port: 6697 (SSL/TLS Required)
Encoding: UTF-8 (Recommended) or ISO-8859-1
Section II: Basic Navigation
/JOIN #channel
Enter a specific chatroom. Channels start with #.
/PART [#channel]
Leave the specified chatroom. If blank, leaves the active one.
/NICK <newname>
Change your identity. If registered, use SASL to claim.
/LIST
Requests the list of all public channels on the server.
/CYCLE
Instantly leave and rejoin the current channel. Useful for reset.
Section III: Communication
/MSG <nick> <text>
Send a direct private message to another user.
/NOTICE <target> <text>
Send a notification that doesn't trigger automated replies.
/ME <action>
Describe an action in the third person (e.g., /ME sips coffee).
Section IV: Presence & Status
/AWAY [<reason>]
Mark yourself as unavailable. Others will see your reason when messaging you.
/BACK
Clear your away status and signal your return to the network.
/TOPIC [<new topic>]
View or update the channel's headline. Subject to +t mode restrictions.
Section V: Advanced Operations
/WHOIS <nick>
Reveal technical details, login status, and idle time of a specific user.
/GHOST <nick> <password>
Disconnect a "stuck" session using your nickname from the server.
/INVITE <nick> #channel
Request a user's presence in a specific room (required for +i channels).
Section VI: Identity & Persistence (NickServ)
/msg NickServ REGISTER <password> <email>
Protect your nickname from being stolen.
/MSG NickServ VERIFY <account> <code>
Activate your account with the code received via email.
Section VII: Channel Management (ChanServ)
/msg ChanServ REGISTER #channel
Claim ownership of the current channel (requires Operator @ status).
/msg ChanServ SET #channel SUCCESSION
Designates a successor who will take ownership if your account is dropped.
/msg NickServ SET ALWAYS-ON ON
RE-ENTRY NOTE: By keeping your account "Always-On", ChanServ will recognize you instantly upon reconnection, restoring your channel modes.
Section VIII: Connection & Utility
/PING <server>
Test the latency between you and the network node.
/QUIT [<message>]
Terminate your connection and leave a final transmission message.
Section VII: Channel Modes Reference
+n: Prevents messages from users outside the channel.
+t: Only Operators can change the channel topic.
+i: "Invite Only" mode - perfect for private retro-meetings.
+s: Secret channel - will not appear in the /LIST command.