# Relay-Bot

**Category:** Standalone_Bot
**Original Author:** Eric Eisenhart, Devin Carraway

## Description
Relay-Bot is a Perl script designed to split an IRC channel across multiple networks by relaying messages between them. It supports authorization levels and can handle commands for joining, parting, and quitting channels.

## Key Features
- **Command Handling**: Supports commands like `names`, `join`, `part`, `quit`, and `restart`.
- **Authorization Levels**: Different permissions are assigned to various users based on their nicks.
- **Channel Relaying**: Messages from one network can be relayed to other networks where the bot is connected.

## File Analysis
- **relay-bot.pl** — Main script that sets up IRC connections, handles commands, and relays messages between channels.
- **INSTALL** — Instructions for installation and configuration.
- **LICENSE** — Licensing information under either the GNU General Public License or the Artistic License.
- **README** — Brief overview of the purpose and setup instructions.
- **AUTHORS** — List of contributors to the project.
- **Artistic** — The full text of the Artistic License.
- **GPL** — The full text of the GNU General Public License.
- **BUGS** — Known issues with the software.
- **ChangeLog** — History of changes and updates.