What Is Eggdrop?

Eggdrop is an open-source IRC bot designed to run continuously on a server. Channel administrators use it for moderation, automation and community features.

What can an Eggdrop bot do?

• Help manage channel access and moderation.
• Respond to commands and provide automated information.
• Run Tcl scripts to add custom features.
• Connect with other bots in an Eggdrop botnet.

Hosting and security

Eggdrop is commonly hosted on a Linux server or VPS. Keep the software and scripts updated, use strong credentials, restrict bot access and review third-party scripts before loading them.

Getting started

Read the installation tutorial, prepare a configuration for your network and channel, then test the bot before granting it operator privileges. Use the Eggdrop Tcl scripts section for examples.