inspircd ☆
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Description:
Modular C++ Internet Relay Chat daemon
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @InspIRCd  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: irc chat server networking daemon
Install: brew install inspircd
About:
InspIRCd is a lightweight, modular, and cross-platform Internet Relay Chat (IRC) daemon written in C++. Its core design focuses on stability and performance, offering a flexible module system that allows administrators to load or unload features dynamically without restarting the server.
Key Features:
  • Modular architecture for dynamic feature loading
  • Cross-platform support (Linux, Windows, macOS)
  • High performance and low memory footprint
  • Extensive user and channel mode support
Use Cases:
  • Hosting private or public IRC networks
  • Building secure internal team communication channels
  • Creating custom IRC services via modules
Alternatives:
  • UnrealIRCd – InspIRCd is often noted for its modularity and clean codebase, while UnrealIRCd is known for its extensive feature set and history.
  • ngircd – ngircd is a lightweight, portable alternative focused on simplicity and standards compliance, whereas InspIRCd offers more advanced customization.
Version History
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Nov 9, 2024 10:19pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 13c206f3
Sep 14, 2024 9:09am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4e884bd0
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