Darkbot - Plugins
#include #include #include #include "darkbot.h" // Ensures access to internal bot structures int db_custom_utility(char *target, char *user, char *msg) // Check if the message starts with our custom trigger if (strncmp(msg, "!sysstatus", 10) == 0) char response[256]; // Simulating a system lookup or logic check snprintf(response, sizeof(response), "Status normal, %s. All systems operational.", user); // Send the message back to the channel or private message send_msg(target, response); return 1; // Tells Darkbot the command was handled successfully return 0; // Passes control back to Darkbot if trigger doesn't match Use code with caution. Step 4: Register and Compile
A simple but powerful plugin. When a user joins, it checks their hostmask. If recognized, it sends a personalized welcome. If the user is new, it can send a channel rule notice or trigger a CAPTCHA verification.
Open your bot's main configuration file (usually darkbot.conf or config.json ). Locate the plugins or modules section and add a line loading your new file. For example: load_plugin weather_module.so Use code with caution. Step 4: Restart or Reload the Bot darkbot plugins
Scans messages against a customizable blacklist and automatically purges matches.
| 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. | #include #include #include #include "darkbot
If you want to create a custom solution, writing a basic plugin is highly rewarding. Below is a conceptual example of how a simple "Ping-Pong" native C plugin hooks into Darkbot’s event loop.
This is the primary file where custom commands are added. When a user joins, it checks their hostmask
(Note: The exact syntax can vary depending on the Darkbot version or fork you are running). Installing Native C Add-ons For deep architectural plugins:
The original Darkbot.org forums are defunct. However, the community lives on in fragmented spaces:
