IRC Daemons[edit]

IRC daemons (or IRCd) are the server software that powers IRC networks. They handle connections, channel management, and message routing.

Popular IRC Daemons[edit]

• UnrealIRCd - Feature-rich, widely used, good documentation
• InspIRCd - Modular design, extensible via modules
• Charybdis - Lightweight, used by many networks
• ircd-seven - Modern, focused on simplicity
• Ergo - Go-based, modern features (formerly known as ergo)

See Also[edit]

• Popular Versions - Version recommendations
• IRC Services - Services that work with daemons