ngIRCd
Lightweight Unix IRC server that is easy to configure
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.
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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