Using HelpOP for quick in-network help

When you need immediate assistance with network commands, connection troubleshooting, or basic configuration while using AustNet, you do not need to switch to a web browser. HelpOP provides a built-in repository of documentation directly inside your IRC client.

1. Viewing Available Help Topics

To see a complete list of help categories and topics maintained by network services, you can query HelpOP directly.

1. How to use it: Send the help command to HelpOP using a private message:

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1. This will return an organized list of available documentation topics straight to your active window or status log.

2. Reading Guides In-Client

Once you find a specific subject you want to read about from the topic list, you can pull up the full guide text instantly without leaving your chat session.

1. How to use it: Request a specific guide by appending the topic name to the command:

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1. (For example: /msg HelpOP NICKOP or /msg HelpOP CHANOP)

This provides rapid access to verified instructions, syntax references, and network rules directly on the fly.