matrix-appservice-irc: A JavaScript repository from DeltaWhy

Matrix IRC Application Service

This is a Node.js IRC bridge for Matrix, using the Application Services (AS) API. This requires Synapse 0.9 or above as this AS uses the new registration format.

 $ npm install matrix-appservice-irc

What does it do?

This bridges IRC channels into Matrix, allowing IRC users to communicate with Matrix users and vice versa. The application service creates 'virtual' IRC clients for real Matrix users. It also creates 'virtual' Matrix users for real IRC clients. It currently has support for:

Bridging specific (specified in the config) IRC channels and specific Matrix rooms.
Bridging of private conversations, which can be initiated both from IRC (as PMs) and from Matrix (as invites to virtual Matrix users).
Dynamically bridging any IRC channels on a network

Quick Start

For more information, check out the how-to guide.

git clone this repository.
Run npm install.
Optional: Run the tests by running npm test.
Copy config.sample.yaml to config.yaml and configure it for your IRC server / home server.
Generate the registration YAML using node app.js --generate-registration. The output needs to be listed in the homeserver.yaml config file:
```
app_service_config_files: ["appservice-registration-irc.yaml"]
```
Run the app service using node app.js.

Usage

To join a channel on an IRC network configured for public use:

Join a room with the alias #<alias_prefix><channel_name>:<homeserver_hosting_the_appservice> e.g. #irc_#python:example.com. The template for this can be configured at config.yaml:ircService.servers.<servername>.dynamicChannels.aliasTemplate.

For the publicly bridged IRC networks on matrix.org, the options are:

/join #freenode_#somewhere:matrix.org (for freenode)
/join #mozilla_#somewhere:matrix.org (for moznet)

To send a PM to someone on an IRC network:

Start a conversation with a user ID @<user_prefix><nick>:<homeserver_hosting_the_appservice> e.g. @irc_Alice:example.com. The template for this can be configured at config.yaml:ircService.servers.<servername>.matrixClients.userTemplate.

Configuration

See the sample config file for an explanation of the configuration options available.

Contributing