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NOTICE command: send a notification without a response loop

NOTICE carries a notification. It resembles PRIVMSG on the wire, but its response rule is different: a client should not produce an automatic response to a NOTICE. This distinction avoids loops between bots and services.

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Syntax and Parameters #

Protocol syntax, without the client's '/'
NOTICE <cible>{,<cible>} :<texte>
ParameterMeaning
targetNickname or channel according to server rules.
textNotification intended to be displayed; the interface decides its presentation.

Commented Example #

C = Alice; S = server notification received by Bob
C: NOTICE Bob :Le traitement est terminé.
S: :Alice!alice@cloak.example NOTICE Bob :Le traitement est terminé.

Nicknames, hosts, and text in this exchange are fictional. The client may display responses in a more readable format than the presented frames.

Possible Responses and Errors #

ResponseUnderstanding
NOTICENotification transmitted to the authorized recipient.
ErrorTypical Cause
No automatic error responseThe command should not trigger an automatic response; do not rely on a failure numeric to drive a bot.

Rights, Compatibility, and Precautions #

NOTICE is not a channel reserved for administrators and does not make a message authentic. An ordinary sender can send one; verify account identity and the origin of sensitive requests.

On-screen placement depends on the client: server window, active conversation, or dedicated message. On Dialova, a NOTICE does not open a new private conversation like a chat message.

Frequently Asked Questions #

Is a NOTICE more confidential? No: the choice of command does not encrypt anything.

Can my bot automatically reply "received"? Not to a NOTICE. Reserve automatic interactions for messages and events intended for them, with their anti-loop limits.

Sources & Verification

Examples use pseudonyms and fictional domains, except for explicitly documented connection points. Network-specific extensions and settings are noted in the text.