chrony
chrony-project.orgA versatile implementation of the Network Time Protocol (NTP).
Utilitiesntptime-synchronizationnetworkinglinuxdaemonopen-sourcecli
About
chrony is an open-source NTP implementation that synchronizes system clocks with NTP servers, reference clocks, and manual input. It operates as both an NTP client and server, designed to perform well in challenging conditions such as intermittent connectivity, congested networks, and virtual machines. It includes a daemon (chronyd) and a command-line interface (chronyc) for monitoring and configuration.
Problem
System clocks drift and need accurate, reliable synchronization across varying network conditions and hardware environments.
For
system administrators and developers managing time synchronization on servers or workstations
How it works
chrony runs a background daemon (chronyd) that continuously adjusts the system clock using NTP servers or reference clocks, while a CLI tool (chronyc) allows real-time monitoring and configuration.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched