PyLink/docs/faq.md

# PyLink FAQ

### Does everyone need to install PyLink Relay for it to work?

**No!** Only the link administrator needs to host a PyLink instance, as each can connect to multiple networks. Everyone else only needs to add a link block on their IRCd.

InterJanus-style links between PyLink daemons are not supported yet; see https://github.com/GLolol/PyLink/issues/99 for progress regarding that.

### Does PyLink support Clientbot relay like Janus?

Yes, starting with PyLink 0.10. Clientbot support is in alpha stages and is far from complete: [Clientbot TODO](https://github.com/GLolol/PyLink/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3Aprotocols%2Fclientbot).

### What are PyLink Relay's benefits over Janus?

In no particular order:
- More complete support for modern IRCds (UnrealIRCd 4.x, InspIRCd 2.0, charybdis 4, Nefarious IRCu, etc.).
- PyLink is built upon a flexible, maintainable codebase.
- Cross platform (*nix, Windows, and probably others too).
- Proper protocol negotiation leading to fewer DoS possibilities:
    - Better support for channel modes such as +fjMOR, etc.
    - Configurable nick length limits for relayed users.

### I turned autoconnect for PyLink on, and now I'm getting errors!

PyLink does not support inbound connections - much like regular services such as Atheme or Anope, it only connects outwards *to* IRCds. (If you don't understand what this means, it means you should turn autoconnect OFF for PyLink)

### I get errors like "ImportError: No module named 'yaml'" when I start PyLink
- You are missing dependencies - re-read https://github.com/GLolol/PyLink#dependencies