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ngIRCd

Free, portable and lightweight Internet Relay Chat server

Lightweight & Portable

ngIRCd is designed to be easy to configure and run on various platforms.

ngIRCd is developed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and is quite easy to configure. It can run as a single-node server or as part of a network of ngIRCd servers. The server supports various features including IPv6, SSL/TLS-protected links, and user authentication via PAM. It has been in development for 25 years, showcasing its reliability and adaptability. The configuration file is well arranged and lean, making it simple to build, install, configure, and maintain. ngIRCd supports a wide range of platforms and is designed to work seamlessly even with servers that have dynamic IP addresses. Its modern and portable C source code ensures that it remains accessible for users looking for a lightweight IRC solution.