InspIRCd
A high-performance Internet Relay Chat (IRCv3) server for UNIX-like and Windows systems
InspIRCd is a high-performance IRC server built from the ground up for UNIX-like and Windows systems. It addresses the need for a stable, modern, and lightweight server that fully supports all ratified IRCv3 specifications, allowing network operators to deploy a standards-compliant chat infrastructure without unnecessary overhead.
The server is fully modular, enabling operators to select exactly which features to enable. It is available for multiple platforms including Debian, Docker, RHEL, Ubuntu, Windows, and from source. The software is trusted by a large number of networks and is licensed under the GNU GPLv2.
InspIRCd is designed for IRC network operators who require a reliable, customizable server. It is distributed as free and open-source software, with no mention of paid editions, trials, or seat-based pricing on the provided pages.
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