Lists commands available on the current server. Not supported by all servers.

Provides help for cmd. Not supported by all servers.

Joins #channel. If the channel does not already exist, it is created and you are the channel operator.

Leaves the current channel and closes the channel tab.

Leaves #channel and closes the corresponding channel tab. Synonym for /leave

Sends msg to the channel preceded by your nickname. For example, if your nickname were Tux, typing /me brews a cup a tea. displays the message Tux brews a cup of tea. Unless they've filtered against these types of messages, all users see it. This kind of message is typically used to convey non-verbal information, such as your current emotional state, or what you are physically doing. If you are leaving your workstation for a short time, use the /away command instead.

If anyone tries to send you a private message or invite you to a channel, they will be told that you are away from your workstation with msg.

Cancels an /away msg command.

Creates a new tab with the user's nick for private conversation, commonly known on IRC as a Query. Everything written here is only visible to you and your query partner.

Sends msg to the user with nickname nick. Only nick sees the message. Use /query for longer conversations.

Invites the user with nickname nick to join a channel. This command is especially useful if the channel is invite-only.