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IRCListener WHOIS command

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#35 opened on Aug 4, 2017

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Description

The IRCListener returns Unknown command when a client sends the WHOIS command. Client was irssi

Server output:

 08/04/17 01:45:34 PM [         IRCServer] Client issued an unknown command WHOIS asdf

Client output (irssi):

13:45 -!- Unknown command

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Research direction
Inspect the IRCListener class in the codebase to find how commands are dispatched. Add a handler for the WHOIS command following the pattern of existing commands like USER or NICK. Verify the server response format expected by clients like irssi.
Tech stack
python
Domain
backendapi
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
IRC protocol knowledge
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60