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Miranda NG

Next Generation of Miranda IM

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Miranda NG is a multi-protocol instant messaging client for Windows and the successor to Miranda IM. It is designed to be light on system resources and fast, bringing conversations from many different services into a single desktop application.

The client supports a broad range of protocols, including DeltaChat, Discord, Em-LAN, Gadu-Gadu, ICQ, corporate IRC, Internet Relay Chat, Jabber/XMPP, Microsoft Teams, MinecraftDynmap, Sametime, Steam, Telegram, Tox and VKontakte. It runs on Windows versions from 2003/XP through Windows 11, and is published under the GNU GPL license. An addons directory provides additional extensions, such as emoji packs and customisation tools.

Miranda NG is aimed at Windows users who want to manage multiple messaging accounts in one place. It is distributed as a free, open-source application; the pages do not describe paid editions, trials or seat-based licensing.

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