ngircd ☆

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Description:
Lightweight Internet Relay Chat server

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: irc chat server networking communication

Install: brew install ngircd

About:
ngircd is a lightweight, portable, and secure Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server designed for ease of configuration and low resource usage. It supports modern IRCv3 extensions and IPv6, making it a robust choice for small to medium-sized communities. Its small footprint and simple text-file configuration make it ideal for embedded systems and personal servers.

Key Features:

Extremely lightweight and resource-efficient
Simple, clean configuration via a single text file
Supports IPv6, SSL/TLS, and IRCv3 extensions
Highly portable across Unix-like systems

Use Cases:

Hosting private chat networks for teams or communities
Running a personal IRC server on low-resource hardware like Raspberry Pi
Integrating real-time chat capabilities into custom applications

Alternatives:

InspIRCd – More modular and feature-rich, but significantly more complex to configure and heavier on resources.
UnrealIRCd – A highly advanced and popular choice for large networks, offering extensive features at the cost of a steeper learning curve.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 5:24pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	77ec9825