coremods | ||
docs | ||
log | ||
plugins | ||
protocols | ||
__init__.py | ||
.codeclimate.yml | ||
.gitignore | ||
.mailmap | ||
AUTHORS | ||
classes.py | ||
conf.py | ||
example-conf.yml | ||
LICENSE.CC-BY-SA-4.0 | ||
LICENSE.MPL2 | ||
log.py | ||
pylink | ||
README.md | ||
setup.py | ||
structures.py | ||
update.sh | ||
utils.py | ||
world.py |
PyLink
PyLink is an extensible, plugin-based IRC services framework written in Python. It aims to be:
a replacement for the now-defunct Janus.
a versatile framework and gateway to IRC.
Support
First, MAKE SURE you’ve read the FAQ!
Please report any bugs you find to the issue tracker. Pull requests are open if you’d like to contribute, though new stuff generally goes to the devel branch.
You can also find support via our IRC channels:
#PyLink @ irc.overdrivenetworks.com
(webchat)
or #PyLink @ chat.freenode.net
. Ask your questions and be
patient for a response.
License
PyLink and any bundled software are licensed under the Mozilla Public License, version 2.0 (LICENSE.MPL2). The corresponding documentation in the docs/ folder is licensed under the Creative Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. (LICENSE.CC-BY-SA-4.0
Dependencies
- Python 3.4+
- PyYAML (
pip install pyyaml
) - ircmatch
(
pip install ircmatch
) - For the servprotect plugin: expiringdict (note: unfortunately, installation is broken in pip due to mailgun/expiringdict#13)
Supported IRCds
Primary support
These IRCds (in alphabetical order) are frequently tested and well supported. If any issues occur, please file a bug on the issue tracker.
- charybdis (3.5+ / git master) -
module
ts6
- InspIRCd 2.0.x - module
inspircd
- UnrealIRCd 4.x - module
unreal
- Note: Support for mixed UnrealIRCd 3.2/4.0 networks is experimental,
and requires you to enable a
mixed_link
option in the configuration. This may in turn void your support.
- Note: Support for mixed UnrealIRCd 3.2/4.0 networks is experimental,
and requires you to enable a
Extended support
Support for these IRCds exist, but are not tested as frequently and thoroughly. Bugs should be filed if there are any issues, though they may not always be fixed in a timely fashion.
- Elemental-IRCd
(6.6.x / git master) - module
ts6
- InspIRCd 2.2 (git master) - module
inspircd
- IRCd-Hybrid (8.2.x / svn
trunk) - module
hybrid
- Note: for host changing support and optimal functionality, a
service{}
block / U-line should be added for PyLink on every IRCd across your network.
- Note: for host changing support and optimal functionality, a
- juno-ircd (10.x /
yiria) - module
ts6
(with elemental-ircd modes) - Nefarious IRCu
(2.0.0+) - module
nefarious
- Note: Both account cloaks (user and oper) and hashed IP cloaks are optionally supported (HOST_HIDING_STYLE settings 0 to 3). Make sure you configure PyLink to match your IRCd settings.
- For optimal functionality (mode overrides in relay, etc.), a
UWorld{}
block / U-line should be added for every server that PyLink spawns.
Other TS6 and P10 variations may work, but are not officially supported.
Setup
Install PyLink by using
python3 setup.py install
(global install) orpython3 setup.py install --user
(local install)Rename
example-conf.yml
topylink.yml
and configure your instance there. Note that the configuration format isn’t finalized yet - this means that your configuration may break in an update!Run
pylink
from the command line.Profit???