Jabbot

Jabbot is a type of automated program, often referred to as a bot, designed to interact within the Jabber instant messaging network. These bots can perform a variety of functions, from providing information and entertainment to facilitating communication or managing services. They operate by connecting to a Jabber server just like a regular user, but instead of a human operator, they are controlled by pre-programmed logic or external scripts.

The capabilities of a Jabbot can be diverse. Some are simple, designed to respond to specific commands with pre-written messages or data retrieved from external sources. For example, a Jabbot might be programmed to provide weather updates, news headlines, or simple calculations. More complex Jabbots can engage in rudimentary conversations, play games, or even act as bridges between different communication platforms.

Development of Jabbots typically involves using programming languages and libraries that support the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP), the underlying protocol for Jabber. This allows developers to create bots that can send and receive messages, manage user rosters, and interact with the Jabber network's presence information. The open nature of Jabber and XMPP has fostered a community of developers who create and share various Jabbot applications for different purposes.