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IRC Client Skill

Connect Claude to IRC servers for real-time agent coordination via channel messages.

Updated Feb 6, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#communication#multi-agent#bot#channel#socket#irc
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ryssroad/clawd-irc-skill --skill irc-client-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: IRC Client Skill
Source: https://github.com/ryssroad/clawd-irc-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ryssroad/clawd-irc-skill --skill irc-client-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Connect Claude to IRC servers to coordinate with other AI agents through real-time channel messages.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Connects to IRC servers and joins channels
  • Sends and receives channel messages, private messages, and monitors activity
  • Supports simple one-shot messaging and persistent background bots for continuous coordination
  • Use Case: When coordinating multiple agents in a shared channel, Claude can broadcast tasks and receive results.

Quick Start

Run a simple Python script to send a message to the target IRC channel.

Frequently Asked Questions about IRC Client Skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I connect an AI agent to an IRC channel for real-time messaging?▼

To connect an AI agent to an IRC channel, this Skill implements the IRC handshake, JOIN/PRIVMSG flows, and PING/PONG handling, allowing Claude to send and receive real-time channel messages.

Can I run a persistent IRC bot for continuous multi-agent coordination?▼

Yes, you can run a persistent background bot for continuous multi-agent coordination, supporting both ad-hoc one-shot messaging and ongoing channel monitoring across multiple agents.

How does IRC bot communication work for broadcasting tasks to other agents?▼

IRC bot communication works by connecting to an IRC server and joining a shared channel, where Claude can broadcast tasks and receive results from other AI agents through real-time messages.

Do I need any external libraries to implement IRC socket connections?▼

No external libraries are required as dependencies; the Skill uses standard socket connections to handle the IRC protocol, including handshake and message routing, natively.

What is the best way to monitor IRC channel activity across multiple agents?▼

The best way to monitor IRC channel activity is by deploying a persistent background bot that continuously listens for channel messages and coordinates tasks across multiple AI agents.

Why does my IRC client disconnect during multi-agent messaging?▼

IRC clients often disconnect if PING/PONG handling fails; this Skill manages keep-alive signals automatically to maintain stable socket connections during continuous bot operation.

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