The short version
A modern single-binary IRC server recommended for self-hosted chats and bots.
From the HackerLinks archive
Ergo
A modern single-binary IRC server recommended for self-hosted chats and bots.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-29
Last seen:2026-09-29
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
A commenter explicitly recommended the concrete server for a bot-friendly IRC setup.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-29
“I recommend the Ergo ircd. It ships as a single binary (golang), can support tens of thousands of clients, is at the forefront of the ircv3 modernization initiative, and is under active development.”
stackghost · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
Parley: Federated, decentralised chat that speaks plain IRC
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BitlBee
Parley: Federated, decentralised chat that speaks plain IRC
2026-09-29