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
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Sep 16, 2025 5:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 77ec9825
Sep 11, 2024 7:57am 0 VERSION_BUMP fa47c5cd
Sep 29, 2023 3:22pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 14e16a9f
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