ZNC - Advanced IRC Bouncer
ZNC is a powerful and flexible IRC bouncer designed to maintain a persistent connection to IRC networks, allowing users to disconnect and reconnect their IRC clients without losing chat sessions. It is ideal for users who need constant presence on IRC channels, such as developers, system administrators, and community managers.
Key Features
- Detaching and Reattaching: ZNC keeps your IRC connection active even when you're offline, preserving your nick and operator status.
- Multiple Users and Networks: Supports multiple users and simultaneous connections to various IRC networks under a single process.
- Multiple Clients: Allows connection from multiple clients to the same user/network setup.
- Playback Buffers: Catch up on missed conversations with timestamped playback buffers.
- Module Support: Extends functionality with dynamically loaded modules in C++, Perl, Python, and Tcl.
- Web Administration: Offers a web interface for easy configuration and management of user settings.
- SSL and IPv6 Support: Ensures secure connections and compatibility with modern internet protocols.
Use Cases
- Persistent IRC Presence: Perfect for maintaining a presence in IRC channels for support or community engagement.
- Server Hosting: Useful for public shell users with limited background processes, as it supports multiple users.
- Customizable Experience: Developers can write custom modules to tailor ZNC to specific needs.
ZNC is a go-to solution for anyone requiring a reliable IRC bouncer with extensive customization and management capabilities.
