Anope Services are a popular, open-source suite of tools for Internet Relay Chat (IRC) networks, providing essential features like nickname registration (NickServ), channel management (ChanServ), user messaging (MemoServ), and operator utilities (OperServ), enhancing security, administration, and user experience by preventing nickname theft, managing channel access, and offering powerful network management tools for IRC operators. It’s modular, highly configurable, supports various IRCd (IRC daemons) like InspIRCd and UnrealIRCd, and is available for Linux, BSD, and Windows.
Core Services Provided
- NickServ: Manages nickname registration, preventing theft, handling ghost connections, and grouping related nicknames.
- ChanServ: Allows registration of channels, assigning operators, and locking channel modes/topics.
- MemoServ: Sends private messages (memos) to users or channels, especially useful for offline users.
- OperServ: Offers extensive tools for IRC operators to efficiently manage the network.
- BotServ: Manages channel bots for automated tasks.
- HostServ: Provides virtual host (vhost) management for users.
Key Features & Benefits
- Security: Protects user identities and channel integrity.
- Modularity: Extensible with community-developed modules for extra features.
- Compatibility: Works with major IRCds like UnrealIRCd, InspIRCd, and more.
- Configuration: Highly customizable settings for network administrators.
- Open Source: Freely available and community-driven, with development versions offering new features.