Most of users of the Skype program use only the basic functions and enjoy them, not knowing that this program, though free, supports much more interesting and useful features. It is for this reason that I have written this article — that all our readers knew about the commands in the Skype chat and could take advantage of them. I hope that with time I will be able to tell you about all the secrets and hidden features of this program, but for now, I offer you a description of all the commands available in the Skype chat. To learn how to execute commands, and what they intended for, before studying the list of Skype chat commands, see the. And if you still have questions or need help, do not hesitate to ask in comments.The list of Skype chat commandsIt is necessary to note that the following is a list of all commands that are available in the chat, but some of them are not supported in all versions of Skype.
Below, we detail the chat commands and roles in cloud-based chats. To find out what type of chat you’re in, simply type /get name into the chat window and press Enter. If the group name response starts with “19:”, you’re in a cloud-based chat; if the group name response starts with “#skypename”, you’re in a P2P-based chat. Dec 12, 2012 - Unlock full power of Skype by using secret and hidden chat commands in private or general chat.
In the table below in the column “Command” the name of the command is marked in green, and arguments — in grey. CommandDescription/add username(s)Adds specified Skype users to the chat (you can add a number of users, if you separate them by a space).
Examples: /add echo123 /add alice bob carlos Chat type: P2P, cloud/alertsoffDisables notifications of new messages that have been set, using the command. Chat type: P2P, cloud/alertson textDisplays notifications of new messages, if someone from the chat users writes a message containing the word “text”. Examples: /alertson Skype Chat type: P2P, cloud/clearpasswordCancels the password which protects the chat via, and removes the tip, mounted via. Chat type: P2P/createmoderatedchatCreates a new group chat, which supports the traditional functions of moderation. Is analogous to two commands: + /set options +MODERATED Chat type: cloud/dbghelpDisplays the commands available for debugging Skype. Chat type: P2P, cloud/dumpmsnpDisplays information about MSNP protocol. Chat type: P2P, cloud/find textSearches for the first mention of “text” in the chat.
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Examples: /find Skype Chat type: P2P, cloud/fork username(s)Creates an exact copy of the current chat, keeping those participants who are in the user's contact list. If pass username as an argument he will be excluded from the list. Chat type: P2P/get adminsShows a list of the. Chat type: cloud/get allowlistShows information about users who have access to the chat. Chat type: P2P, cloud/get banlistDisplays banned users, deprived of access to the chat. Chat type: P2P, cloud/get creatorShows the login of the of the chat. On cloud chats says that “This chat type does not have a creator” and returns the list of Chat type: P2P, cloud/get descriptionDisplays the description of the chat defined using.
Chat type: P2P/get guidelinesShows the chat rules, specified with. Chat type: P2P/get helpersDisplays a list of. Chat type: P2P/get listenersDisplays a list of. Chat type: P2P/get mastersDisplays a list of. Chat type: P2P, cloud/get nameReturns the name of the chat.
With the help of this command you can determine, what type of chat is used. Thus, if as a result of command the name of the chat contains name=19:[email protected], it is the cloud chat. If name=#username$. means that is a P2P-chat. Chat type: P2P, cloud/get optionsDisplays chat parameters (see the command ). Chat type: P2P, cloud/get passwordhintShows password prompt when logging into the chat, which have been installed with the command. Chat type: P2P/get roleDisplays the role of the current user in the chat (see ).
Chat type: P2P, cloud/get uriCreates a unique URL that allows inviting new users to join the Skype chat. Chat type: P2P, cloud/get usersShows a list of participants with the role of the each user.
Chat type: P2P/goliveStarts a group call involving all the users of the chat. Chat type: P2P, cloud/helpDisplays a list of some of the available Skype chat commands.
Chat type: P2P, cloud/historyLoads the entire history of correspondence in the active chat window./infoShows the number of chat participants and the current member limit. Chat type: P2P, cloud/kick usernameExcludes the specified user from the chat (but at any time he can join again). Chat type: P2P, cloud/kickban usernameEliminates the specified user from the chat and deprives him of the right to return back. Chat type: P2P, cloud/leaveTo leave the group chat. Chat type: P2P, cloud/me textDisplays the current user name and the specified “text”. Chat type: P2P, cloud/msnp24Activates MSNP24 protocol. Chat type: P2P, cloud/newchatCreates a new group chat.
Chat type: P2P, cloud/nobdayDisables notifications of chat participants’ birthdays. Chat type: P2P, cloud/remotelogoutTo end the user’s session from all devices, except the current one. Chat type: P2P, cloud/resynccontactsSynchronizes the list of contacts.
Chat type: P2P, cloud/set allowlist username(s)If you add a “+” in front of username, this command indicates which users have the right to join the chat. The sign “-” in front of username removes it from the trusted list. To display the list of trusted members, use. Examples: /set allowlist +echo123 /set allowlist -echo123 Chat type: P2P, cloud/set banlist username(s)If you add a “+” in front of username, it forbids the user to take part in the chat.
The sign “-” in front of username removes the ban and re-allows him to join the chat. To show the list of banned users, use.
Examples: /set banlist +echo123 /set banlist -echo123 Chat type: P2P, cloud/set description textDefines chat description that can be displayed with the command. Examples: /set description Chat is designed for Skype users who need help or want to help others. Chat type: P2P/set guidelines textSets the chat rules, which can be shown with the command. Examples: /set guidelines 1.
Spam is prohibited Chat type: P2P/set listeners username(s)Sets the role of for the specified users. You can specify one or more users, separating them by a space. Thus, instead of three commands: /setrole alice LISTENER /setrole bob LISTENER /setrole carlos LISTENER we can use only this one: /set listeners alice bob carlos Chat type: P2P/set options parameterChanges the chat options. To enable a chat option, you need to add “+” in front of the parameter name, and to disable, add “-”. Use the command, if you want to see the current settings of the chat. Examples: /set options -JOININGENABLED /set options +HISTORYDISCLOSED Chat type: P2P, cloud/set password passwordSets the password for the chat, and only users who know the password can join.
Please note that the password cannot contain spaces. Chat type: P2P/set passwordhint hintCreates a hint to the password that you have set for chat. Chat type: P2P/setpassword password hintIs analogous to two commands: +. Thus, instead of two commands: /set passwordhint In what year was developed Skype? /set password 2003 Just execute: /setpassword 2003 In what year was developed Skype? Chat type: P2P/setpictureRemove the avatar of the group chat.
Chat type: cloud/setrole username roleSets a new role for the specified user. The list of available roles can be found.
For example, to prevent the user echo123 from writing messages, set the role of observer for him: Examples: /setrole echo123 LISTENER Chat type: P2P, cloud/setupkey key valueIf you specify only a variable, the command displays the current settings. But if you specify the variable and its value, the settings will be saved forever. To delete a variable, add the character “!” after the command name. By the way, many changes will take effect only after you restart Skype. Examples: /setupkey.Lib/Connection/LastIP /setupkey.Lib/Conversation/EnableWiki 0 /setupkey! /.Lib/FileTransfer/Disable Chat type: P2P, cloud/showactivemembersDisplays a list of participants who are online. Chat type: P2P, cloud/showmembersDisplays a list of all participants and the role of each of them.
Chat type: P2P, cloud/shownameAlias of the command. Chat type: P2P, cloud/showplacesShows a list of all devices which at the moment are using your current account. Chat type: P2P, cloud/showstatusDisplays information about the chat (date of the last message, date of the creation of the chat, number of messages, some identifiers). Chat type: P2P, cloud/topic headerChanges the topic of the chat. If you are the creator of the chat and want to prevent users from changing the topic, run the command: /set options +TOPICANDPICLOCKEDFORUSERS Chat type: P2P, cloud/undoeditCancels the latest edit of your message.
Chat type: P2P, cloud/verifyShows the “missed” messages. Chat type: P2P, cloud/whois usernameDisplays information about a participant of the chat. Chat type: P2P, cloud/wikimarkup on offEnables (on) or disables (off) the formatting of text in the chat. Examples: /wikimarkup on /wikimarkup off Chat type: P2P, cloudSkype chat settingsYou can enable or disable chat options, using the command. To show all the current settings, use the command ParameterDescriptionADDINGLOCKEDFORUSERSPrevents from adding new participants. Chat type: P2PHISTORYDISCLOSEDNew members can see the messages that had appeared in the chat before they joined.
There is a limit either on the number of displayed messages (maximum – 400) or on the duration of the period during which the displayed messages were published (two weeks), depending on what kind of limitation will be reached sooner. Chat type: P2P, cloudJOINERSBECOMEAPPLICANTSNew users can join the chat, but they cannot write or receive messages, until they get permission from the user, who has the role of.
Chat type: P2PJOINERSBECOMELISTENERSNew members see other users’ messages, but they cannot write their own ones, until they obtain the role of. Chat type: P2PJOININGENABLEDNew users can join the chat. Chat type: P2P, cloudMODERATEDEnables the mode of “moderator”. In this mode, users cannot change the avatar or the name of the conference. Chat type: cloudTOPICANDPICLOCKEDFORUSERSOnly a user with the role of has the right to change the subject or the chat logo. Chat type: P2PUSERSARELISTENERSAll participants with the role of will receive messages from other users, but cannot write new messages. Chat type: P2PThe roles of the Skype chat participantsCreator and Master can change the roles of the chat participants with the command.
In his turn, each user, using the command, can find out, what is his role. RoleNameDescriptionADMINAdministratorThe administrator of the chat (he can assign the role of ADMIN to other participants). Chat type: cloudAPPLICANTApplicantA user who expects the permission to participate in the chat (doesn’t see and cannot write messages).
Chat type: P2PCREATORCreatorThe user who created the chat, and only he can have this role. Only the creator has the right to set any chat options or change any roles of other users. Chat type: P2PHELPERHelperA user with only a few additional privileges, who has no right to change the roles of other users. He isn’t affected by the value of the parameter. Chat type: P2PLISTENERListenerA user who sees the messages, but cannot write new ones. Chat type: P2PMASTERMasterAn authorized user with the ability to customize the chat.
However, the master cannot assign the role of MASTER to other users or remove it. Chat type: P2P, cloudSPEAKERSpeakerA regular user of the chat (can write messages and participate in calls). Chat type: cloudUSERUserA common chat participant who can read and write messages. Chat type: P2PApplication VariablesThe list of variables with which the command can be used. Please note, this command changes the settings of Skype, not only of a particular chat.
Given that in this way you can “break” Skype, it should be noted that you must perform these commands at your own risk. KeyDescription/.Lib/CentralStorage/SyncAvatarTheoretically, must update the avatar across devices./.Lib/Connection/LastIPShows the last used IP./.Lib/Conversation/EnableWiki 0 1Disable '0' or enable '1' text formatting. Examples: /setupkey.Lib/Conversation/EnableWiki 0/.Lib/FileTransfer/Disable 0 1Disable '1' or enable '0' file sending function.
Examples: /setupkey.Lib/FileTransfer/Disable 1. What is a “type of chat”?With the upgrade of Skype from P2P architecture to the cloud-based system, on the one hand, some new functions and features have appeared, and on the other hand, some old ones have stopped working. These changes have affected the Skype chat, which currently can be “new cloud” and “old peer” (P2P). Due to technical reasons, in the cloud chat some commands of the P2P chat are not supported (and vice versa). Therefore, for every command it has been indicated for each command, what type of chat is supported.
How to create a P2P-chat?Since May 22, 2016 on Skype is not possible to create P2P-chats. Nevertheless, cloud chat now also support moderating functions.The only drawback of the cloud chat is the fact that it doesn’t support the traditional functions of moderation, to which many people are accustomed. To create a P2P-chat, perform the function, with the result that an “Empty Group” will be created, where you’ll be able to invite new members and use the old commands. It should be noted that some versions of Skype don’t support this feature, and others don’t show the created chat (to see it, you need to switch on to the tab “Last”).
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