# skeleton > asyncronous bot skeleton for the internet relay chat protocol ## Requirements * [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/) *(**Note:** This script was developed to be used with the latest version of Python)* * [PySocks](https://pypi.python.org/pypi/PySocks) *(**Optional:** For using the `proxy` setting)* ## Information The repository comes with 2 skeletons. A simple, single-file skeleton for basic bots & an advanced structured skeleton for more complex bots. This is just a basic structure to help setup a bot. The bots have no use by default. It is asyncronous, can log to file, handle basic I/O, flood control, etc. ## IRC RCF Reference - http://www.irchelp.org/protocol/rfc/ ## Mirrors - [acid.vegas](https://acid.vegas/skeleton) *(main)* - [GitHub](https://github.com/acidvegas/skeleton) - [GitLab](https://gitlab.com/acidvegas/skeleton)