Slash Commands

Command Descriptions

Detailed descriptions of each command, including syntax and usage notes.

/admin [server]

Requests administrative information about the server (or a remote server if specified). Output appears in the server buffer.

/ame <action>

Sends an action (e.g., "* YourNick waves") to all joined channels (excluding the server buffer).

/amsg <message>

Sends a normal message to all joined channels (excluding the server buffer).

/away [message]

Sets or removes your away status with an optional message. Without a message, it removes the away status.

/ban [channel] <nick> [mask]

Bans a nick from the current or specified channel using a simple mask (default: nick!*@*).

/close <#channel|user>

Part and close a channel (or close a query).

/ctcp <target> <payload>

Sends a raw CTCP request to the target (e.g., /ctcp nick VERSION).

/ctcpping <nick>

Sends a CTCP PING to measure round-trip latency to the nick. Reply appears as a NOTICE.

/cycle [channel] [key]

Parts and immediately re-joins the current or specified channel (optionally with a key).

/deop [channel] <nick>

Removes operator status (-o) from a nick in the current or specified channel.

/devoice [channel] <nick>

Removes voice status (-v) from a nick in the current or specified channel.

/dns [domain/ip]

HexChat inspired reverse lookup /dns command.

/find [keyword]

Search through your scrollback logs.

/ignore [user]

Ignore a specified user (per network, can be viewed in Settings).

/info [server]

Requests general information about the server (or a remote server if specified). Output appears in the server buffer.

/invite <nick> [channel]

Invites a nick to the current or specified channel.

/join <channel> [key]

Joins a channel (with optional key for +k modes).

/kick [channel] <nick> [reason]

Kicks a nick from the current or specified channel with an optional reason.

/kickban [channel] <nick> [reason]

Bans and kicks a nick from the current or specified channel (using nick!*@*) with an optional reason.

/kill <nick> <reason>

Forces a nick to disconnect from the server (requires IRC operator privileges).

/list

Opens the channel list UI for the current network, allowing search by name or topic.

/me <action>

Sends an action message to the current channel or query (e.g., "* YourNick waves").

/mode <target> <modes> [args]

Sets or queries modes for a channel or user (e.g., /mode #chan +nt).

/motd [server]

Requests the Message of the Day for the current or specified server.

/msg <target> <message>

Sends a private message to a nick or channel.

/nick <newnick>

Changes your nickname.

/notice <target> <message>

Sends a notice to a nick or channel (often used for bots or non-interactive messages).

/op [channel] <nick>

Gives operator status (+o) to a nick in the current or specified channel.

/oper <name> <password>

Attempts to gain IRC operator privileges (requires server configuration).

/operwall <message>

Sends a message to all operators on the network (requires privileges).

/part [channel] [reason]

Leaves the current or specified channel with an optional reason.

/query <nick> [message]

Opens a private query buffer with the nick and optionally sends an initial message.

/quit [reason]

Disconnects from the server with an optional quit message.

/raw <line>

Sends a raw IRC protocol line to the server (for advanced or debugging use).

/sajoin <nick> <channel>

Forces a nick to join a channel (requires services/admin privileges).

/sapart <nick> <channel> [reason]

Forces a nick to part a channel (requires services/admin privileges).

/sysinfo

Shares your device system information in the current buffer (e.g., device model, OS, CPU, memory usage).

/time [server]

Requests the current time from the server (or a remote server if specified).

/topic [channel] [new topic]

Views or sets the topic for the current or specified channel.

/unban [channel] <mask>

Removes a ban mask from the current or specified channel.

/version [server]

Requests the version information of the server (or a remote server if specified).

/voice [channel] <nick>

Gives voice status (+v) to a nick in the current or specified channel.

/who [mask]

Requests WHO information for users matching the mask (or all if omitted).

/whois <nick> [nick]

Requests detailed information about a nick (WHOIS reply appears in the buffer where invoked).

Notes