IRC Collective software has a modular architecture that is flexible in processing input, with its parser being a key component.
The IRC Collective software offers a powerful parser with a modular architecture that provides versatility in processing input and handling output. The parser delivers output primarily used to expand an SQL database that can be queried through a Web app that the software also comes equipped with. The parser can be extended by defining new input formats and output handlers, making it an extremely flexible tool for staying up-to-date with the IRC channels you visit regularly.
One of the most impressive features of this software is the ability to write your own applications on top of the SQL database. Additionally, the Web interface allows you to search past conversations and results will be displayed in a paged format for easier browsing.
To get started with IRC Collective, you'll need the following tools: Parser: Foo Database: DBI, DBD::MySQL, and MySQL Web application: Apache and CGI.pm
The installation process of IRC Collective is straightforward. Begin by installing Perl modules, which you can get directly from CPAN using the CPAN shell. Then, download the latest stable version of IRC Collective from the website and unpack the archive to create a new directory called 'irc-collective'.
Next, go to the 'irc-collective' directory and create a configuration file with channel names, log file location, and log file format. If you want to use the SQL output handler module, you must also enter the database server hostname or IP address, MySQL database type, the database name, and the username and password. Once you have created your configuration file, you'll need to add the parser to the system scheduler using a command similar to the one provided in the manual.
The SQL database installation follows the MySQL CLI and requires creating the database and tables. Once you've created the database and tables, you can begin to use the Web application. The Web application has been implemented as a CGI application and the scripts are written in Perl using CGI.pm module.
The latest release of IRC Collective includes several new features, including paging of log files and search results. Hyperlinks are now displayed and HTML tags are now encoded to prevent them from being parsed by the user's browser. There are also new options for easier automated parsing using utilities like cron. Overall, IRC Collective is an excellent tool for managing IRC channels and makes the task much more efficient and simpler.
One of the most impressive features of this software is the ability to write your own applications on top of the SQL database. Additionally, the Web interface allows you to search past conversations and results will be displayed in a paged format for easier browsing.
To get started with IRC Collective, you'll need the following tools: Parser: Foo Database: DBI, DBD::MySQL, and MySQL Web application: Apache and CGI.pm
The installation process of IRC Collective is straightforward. Begin by installing Perl modules, which you can get directly from CPAN using the CPAN shell. Then, download the latest stable version of IRC Collective from the website and unpack the archive to create a new directory called 'irc-collective'.
Next, go to the 'irc-collective' directory and create a configuration file with channel names, log file location, and log file format. If you want to use the SQL output handler module, you must also enter the database server hostname or IP address, MySQL database type, the database name, and the username and password. Once you have created your configuration file, you'll need to add the parser to the system scheduler using a command similar to the one provided in the manual.
The SQL database installation follows the MySQL CLI and requires creating the database and tables. Once you've created the database and tables, you can begin to use the Web application. The Web application has been implemented as a CGI application and the scripts are written in Perl using CGI.pm module.
The latest release of IRC Collective includes several new features, including paging of log files and search results. Hyperlinks are now displayed and HTML tags are now encoded to prevent them from being parsed by the user's browser. There are also new options for easier automated parsing using utilities like cron. Overall, IRC Collective is an excellent tool for managing IRC channels and makes the task much more efficient and simpler.
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