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ngIRCd

Lightweight Unix IRC server that is easy to configure

Chat & Communication ★ 574 stars Easy setup GPL-2.0

ngIRCd is a free, portable, and lightweight IRC server for small to mid-sized networks. It focuses on simplicity, low resource use, and a straightforward configuration file.

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Key features

  • Very low resource use
  • Simple configuration
  • IPv6 and TLS support
  • No external dependencies

Strengths

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Written in C
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 32 MB RAM

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