IRC Daemons

  # IRC Daemons

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

## Popular IRC Daemons

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

## See Also

- [Popular Versions](wiki:/Popular_Versions) - Version recommendations
- [IRC Services](wiki:/IRC_Services) - Services that work with daemons