Slash commands
Type these in the composer. Anything not starting with / is sent as a message.
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/join #channel |
Join a channel (and switch to it). |
/part |
Leave the current channel. |
/msg <nick> <text> |
Open a private message. |
/me <action> |
Send a /me action. |
/nick <newnick> |
Change your nick. |
/whois <nick> |
Look up a user (opens their profile). |
/topic <text> |
Set the channel topic. |
/kick <nick> [reason] |
Kick a user (ops). |
/ban <nick> |
Ban a user (ops). |
/op / /deop / /voice <nick> |
Change a user's mode (ops). |
/ignore / /unignore <nick> |
Hide / show a user's messages. |
/list |
Browse channels. |
/clear |
Clear the current buffer. |
Editor shortcuts
- ↑ / ↓ — recall your previously sent messages (like a shell).
- Tab — complete nicks,
/commands, and:emoji:. - Shift+Enter — newline (multi-line message).
Heads-up: if you type a services command like
IDENTIFY nick passwithout the leading slash, Orbit catches it, sends it to NickServ privately, and warns you — your password is never broadcast.