Create an IRC Chat Bot

Method 1:

If you're looking for a straightforward solution and have limited to no coding experience, adding a script to an IRC client is the easiest option. This is typically done with a service called mIRC, which has a wide range of scripts and a powerful scripting engine. That said, the rest of this guide requires a certain degree of computer programming knowledge.

If you are wanting to create a bot, think about using an existing codebase to get started. Eggdrop is an example of such a program, being one of the oldest IRC bots that is still being maintained and is free and open source.

Step 3

For those with knowledge in a programming language, creating personal bots is a great idea. All languages with socket connections work, with Python, Lua, PHP, C and Perl being popular choices. Those not familiar with any of these languages should not worry, as it is possible to find example bot programs online written in the language of choice. This article will demonstrate creating bots through the use of PHP. PHP-CLI, downloadable from php.net, must be installed on the computer or server to utilize this language. Further information is available from the PHP manual page.

TimeScale:
Approx. Time Required: 6 Minutes