SimpleX Bot Commands
SimpleX Bot Commands
Section titled “SimpleX Bot Commands”Complete reference for all 69 commands available on IrregularBot in SimpleX Chat. All commands start with !.
Core Commands
Section titled “Core Commands”| Command | Aliases | Description |
|---|---|---|
!help | Show command overview. Use !help <command> for details | |
!help <category> | Show commands by category (ai, search, games, community) | |
!ping | Check if bot is alive | |
!status | Show bot uptime, AI status, and database stats |
AI & Language
Section titled “AI & Language”| Command | Aliases | Description |
|---|---|---|
!ai <question> | Chat with AI (OpenAI-powered) | |
!ask <question> | Multi-source search: wiki, docs, files, AI | |
!summarize <url or text> | !tldr | Summarize a URL or text passage |
!translate <lang> <text> | !tr, !trans | Translate text (reply to a message or inline) |
!research <topic> | Generate SMART/FINER research questions | |
!factcheck <claim> | !fc | Fact-check a claim or quoted message |
Knowledge & Wiki
Section titled “Knowledge & Wiki”| Command | Aliases | Description |
|---|---|---|
!wiki | Show link to Irregularpedia | |
!wikisearch <topic> | !ws | Search wiki articles |
!wikiask <question> | !wa | AI-powered Q&A using wiki content |
!wikiadd | Add content to wiki from messages | |
!outline <query> | !ol | Search Outline documentation |
!faq | FAQ and onboarding info | |
!docs | Documentation links | |
!zeroeth | Asimov’s Zeroeth Law |
Community & Groups
Section titled “Community & Groups”| Command | Aliases | Description |
|---|---|---|
!groups | !channels | List groups with join instructions |
!join <group> | Join a group the bot manages | |
!creategroup <name> | !newgroup | Create a new group (admin) |
!addto <group> <user> | !add | Add a contact to a group (admin) |
!contacts | List bot contacts (admin) | |
!botlink | !contactlink | Show bot’s contact link |
!invite | Community invite workflow | |
!request | !req | New member introduction template |
!linkme <code> | Link SimpleX to web account |
Q&A System
Section titled “Q&A System”| Command | Aliases | Description |
|---|---|---|
!question <text> | !q, !qa | Ask a community question |
!answer <id> <text> | !a | Answer a question |
Events & Career
Section titled “Events & Career”| Command | Aliases | Description |
|---|---|---|
!events | !event | Browse and manage community events |
!events create | Create a new event | |
!events <id> | View event details | |
!job | Career board overview | |
!postjob | Post a job opportunity | |
!jobs <keywords> | Search jobs | |
!jobdetail <id> | View job details | |
!seekwork | Mark yourself as seeking work | |
!myprofile | View/edit your career profile |
Breakout Rooms & Tasks
Section titled “Breakout Rooms & Tasks”| Command | Aliases | Description |
|---|---|---|
!breakout <topic> | Start a focused discussion group | |
!endbreakout | End breakout and generate summary | |
!breakouts | List active breakout sessions | |
!task <description> | Create a task/action item | |
!tasks | List tasks for current group | |
!task done <id> | Mark task complete | |
!task assign <id> <name> | Assign task to someone |
Fun & Games
Section titled “Fun & Games”| Command | Aliases | Description |
|---|---|---|
!flip | Flip a coin | |
!joke | Random programming joke | |
!quote | Inspirational tech quote | |
!fact | Random technology fact | |
!8ball <question> | Magic 8-ball | |
!meme | !gif | Random meme (sends inline image) |
!meme <name> | Get meme by name | |
!meme list | List all memes | |
!meme add <url> <title> | Add a meme (Giphy/Tenor) | |
!meme stats | Meme library statistics | |
!opname [context] | Generate military-style operation name | |
!dichos | Random Spanish saying (dicho) | |
!random [min] [max] | Random number | |
!calc <expression> | Calculator (math + AI word problems) | |
!dice | Street craps dice game | |
!rps | Rock, Paper, Scissors | |
!cast <notation> | Roll dice (e.g. !cast 2d6+3) |
Utility
Section titled “Utility”| Command | Aliases | Description |
|---|---|---|
!time | Current time in various timezones | |
!cleaner <url> | Clean tracking from URLs | |
!remind <time> <msg> | !remindme | Set a reminder |
!reminders | List pending reminders | |
!cancelreminder <id> | Cancel a reminder | |
!save <url> | !archive | Save a link for later. Git repos auto-mirrored to GitLab |
!save list | List 15 most recent saves | |
!save --search <term> | !save -s | Search saves by URL, title, or tag |
!save --tag <tag> <url> | !save -t | Save with a tag |
!til <text> | !todayilearned | Save something you learned |
!tils | !listtil | List recent TILs |
!links | Browse shared links | |
!rollup | !digest | Community activity digest |
Admin Commands
Section titled “Admin Commands”| Command | Description |
|---|---|
!announce <msg> | Send/schedule announcement to groups |
!announcements | List pending announcements |
!cancelannounce <id> | Cancel a scheduled announcement |
!alert <msg> confirm | Broadcast alert to ALL groups |
!createuser <username> | Create Authentik SSO account |
!accountinvite | Generate SSO invite link |
!creategroup <name> | Create a new SimpleX group |
!addto <group> <user> | Add contact to group |
!contacts | List all bot contacts |
- Reply to messages: Some commands work with quoted messages — reply to a message then send
!summarizeor!translateto process the quoted text - DM the bot: Commands work in both groups and direct messages
- Tab completion: SimpleX clients may add tabs before
!— the bot handles this - Multiple groups: Use the same commands across all groups the bot is in