Public DC Hublist helps Direct Connect users find active public hubs without guessing which addresses are still online. The directory tracks DC++, NMDC, NMDCS, ADC, and ADCS hubs, then presents details such as user count, shared data size, hub software, country, protocol, status, and reliability.
If you are looking for a place to connect, start with the live Direct Connect hub search. It lets you browse public hubs by activity, topic, country, protocol, software, and availability, so you can compare communities before opening your DC++ client.
Public hub discovery also depends on updated hublist files. The hublist download page provides generated hublist formats for clients, tools, and services that read machine-readable hub data. These files make it possible to retrieve fresh hub information automatically instead of relying on outdated static lists.
Hub owners can make their communities easier to find by submitting a public hub for indexing. After submission, the hub is checked by the pinger and can appear in the searchable directory with its current address, protocol, country, software, users, share size, and availability information.
New users can learn more about compatible software in the DC++ client comparison, which explains how different Direct Connect clients fit classic desktop use, remote downloads, server setups, and lightweight systems. For background on how hub discovery works, the public hublist guide explains hublist formats, hub data, and the role public lists play in the Direct Connect ecosystem.
Public DC Hublist also includes technical material for operators who maintain hubs and related infrastructure. The Verlihub resources cover one common NMDC hub server environment, while the article library collects notes about Direct Connect, Lua scripting, hub administration, indexing, and network topics connected to public hub operation.
Whether you want to find an active DC++ hub, publish a hub for others to discover, download updated hublist files, or learn how Direct Connect hub discovery works, Public DC Hublist provides a searchable starting point for the public DC network.