Darkbot Plugins Review
The social backbone of any 90s IRC channel. This plugin downloads question databases (QDB files) and runs a live quiz. Users earn points for correct answers. Pro tip: Pair this with !score.dll to maintain persistent user ranks across reboots.
(This applies if you are running an old-school IRC bot written in C.)
The original Darkbot was a C-based IRC bot. If you are using this vintage software, "plugins" are handled differently. darkbot plugins
For channels migrating from Discord back to IRC, this plugin bridges the gap. It polls RSS/Atom feeds (Reddit, GitHub, news sites) and posts updates to the channel. Essential for cryptocurrency or tech support channels.
Before diving into the plugin library, you must understand the architecture. The social backbone of any 90s IRC channel
This plugin is the reason DarkBot remains popular on gaming networks. It offers advanced flood protection (CTCP floods, clone attacks, nickname floods). Key commands include !protect to enable aggressive ban timers and !voice for channel moderation.
| Issue | Likely Fix |
|-------|-------------|
| Plugin not loading | Check DarkBot logs (usually Logs/error.log). Verify .NET version match. |
| Command not recognized | Ensure plugin is loaded (.listplugins). Check command prefix (usually !). |
| Missing dependencies | Copy required .dll files into DarkBot’s root or Plugins folder. |
| Config errors | Delete and regenerate plugin config, or compare with documentation. | For channels migrating from Discord back to IRC,
Use the in‑chat command .listplugins (admin) to see loaded plugins and their versions.