Eggdrop

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Eggdrop is a popular IRC bot and the oldest that is still being maintained.[1][2][3]

It was originally written by Robey Pointer in December 1993 to help manage and protect the EFnet channel #gayteen; one Eggdrop bot version was named Valis.[4][5][6]

Eggdrop was originally intended to help manage and protect channels from takeover attempts.[3][7][8][9][10]

Features

The bot is written in the C programming language and features interfaces for C modules and Tcl scripts that allow users to further enhance the functionality of the bot.[2][6][11]

A large number of Tcl scripts are available to expand the bot's functionality, most of them written by Eggdrop users.[2][12][13] Scripts are available to add and extend support for: online games, stats, user and channel management, information storage and lookup, greeting channel members, tracking last seen times, botnet management, anti-spam, file serving and distribution (usually via the DCC protocol), IRC services (similar to ChanServ and NickServ), and much more.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Eggdrop includes built-in support for sharing user information and channel bans. However, a script is required to simultaneously control multiple bots and for bots to coordinate channel management and modes.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

The bot also features a "botnet", which allows multiple bots to be linked together to share data and act in a coordinated fashion.[6][9][11][14][15] The botnet supports a "party line", which is accessible via DCC CHAT and Telnet. People can communicate within the botnet on various channels in an equivalent to a miniature IRC. Channel 0, the default, is referred to as the "party line".[9][16]

Popularity

Over the years Eggdrop has become one of the most popular bots run by IRC users.[9][17][18]

See also

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References

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External links

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