ft_irc is a project focused on creating a custom IRC (Internet Relay Chat) server in C++. The project aims to develop a functional IRC server capable of handling multiple client connections using TCP/IP while following established IRC standards. The server must manage user authentication, message forwarding, and channel operations. This server has been developed and tested with irssi.
- Handles multiple client connections simultaneously.
- Implements authentication with a password.
- Allows users to set nicknames, usernames, and join channels.
- Supports private messaging and message forwarding.
- Includes channel operator commands:
KICK- Remove a client from a channel.INVITE- Invite a user to a channel.TOPIC- Set or view the channel topic.MODE- Manage channel modes (invite-only, topic restrictions, password, operator privileges, user limits).
- Uses non-blocking I/O and
poll()(or equivalent) for efficient event handling.
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/ejarvinen/42Ft_irc.git
- Navigate to the project directory:
cd 42Ft_irc
- Compile the project:
make
Run the server with:
./ircserv <port> <password>
Example:
./ircserv 6667 mypassword
Connect to the server using an IRC client:
/connect 127.0.0.1 6667 mypassword
Use nc to manually send commands:
nc 127.0.0.1 6667
Then type commands like:
PASS mypassword
NICK user1
USER user1 0 * :Real Name
JOIN #channel