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BitchatX IRC Commands Reference

BitchatX supports familiar IRC-style commands for managing channels and messaging:

Channel Commands

  • /join <geohash> - Join a geohash-based channel (e.g., /join dr5reg)
  • /leave - Leave the current channel
  • /list - List all active channels you've joined

Messaging Commands

  • /msg <channel> <message> - Send a message to a specific channel
  • /nick <nickname> - Change your display name (session only, doesn't update Nostr profile)

Information Commands

  • /help - Show command help and usage information
  • /commands - Alias for /help (show all available commands)

Application Commands

  • /quit - Exit BitchatX
  • /exit - Alternative command to quit BitchatX

Key Bindings

  • i - Enter input/editing mode to type messages or commands
  • Esc - Exit input mode and return to normal navigation mode
  • q - Quit application (when in normal mode)
  • Up/Down Arrow Keys - Scroll through message history
  • Page Up/Page Down - Fast scroll through messages
  • Home - Move cursor to beginning of input
  • End - Move cursor to end of input

Usage Examples

# Join a geohash channel
/join dr5reg

# Send a message to current channel
Hello everyone in this location!

# Send a message to specific channel
/msg u4pr Hey folks in San Francisco!

# Change your nickname
/nick cyberpunk2025

# List your active channels
/list

# Get help
/help

# Exit the application
/exit

Notes

  • Geohash channels represent geographical locations
  • Messages use Nostr ephemeral events (kind 20000)
  • Your identity can be ephemeral (new each session) or persistent (using --nsec)
  • All commands are case-insensitive
  • Commands can often be shortened (e.g., /h instead of /help)