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/notice

Send a lightweight notice to a user or channel. Unlike /msg, notices don't open a PM window on the recipient's side and don't trigger notification sounds.

Syntax

/notice <target> <message>

Parameters

target — A nickname or #channel to send the notice to.
message — The notice text.

How It Works

Notices appear with a distinctive -YourNick- prefix (instead of the usual <YourNick>). They are designed for automated messages and informational announcements that shouldn't interrupt the recipient. Channel notices always appear in the channel window. User notices appear according to the recipient's /notice_routing preference.

Rules & Limits

  • Both target and message are required
  • Does not create PM windows or conversations sidebar entries
  • Does not trigger notification sounds or highlights

Examples

/notice Alice Check out #project
/notice #elixir Server maintenance in 30 minutes

See Also

/notice_routing · /msg · Notices