PyLink: IRC services framework and modern replacement for the Janus
IRC relayer
reddit / irc

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Saber_UK · 2016-04-23 22:31

We (InspIRCd) really do not recommend using this kind of software.
Whilst you can quite easily get a mapping between different server
protocols you will have a ton of problems when it comes to features
behaving differently on different server implementations. You should
instead just migrate all of your servers to use the same software.

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mildlyridiculous · 2016-04-23 23:29

The intention is that PyLink is a services *framework*, supporting
various protocols properly using a [defined specification](https://git
hub.com/GLolol/PyLink/blob/master/docs/technical/pmodule-spec.md).
Things like Relay are simply extra plugins calling a certain set of
functions to send/receive commands, and are completely IRCd-
independent.

Janus was failing because it had the idea of "blame the IRCd" for
whatever issues, which never ended up solving anything. I want to work
with IRCd developers to improve protocol support where its needed. For
a relayer plugin, it all boils down to enumerating users, listening
for relevant messages, and sending commands from via various clients.
But really this is true for any service package - in order to work
properly with multiple IRCds, it needs to understand protocols
properly and not simply assume that they behave a certain way.

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TheCronus89 · 2016-04-24 03:49

I disagree.  Be more open minded.  I have a use for this and would
love to see it mature :D

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j4jackj · 2016-05-13 00:30

Have my upgoat.