adns ☆

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Description:
C/C++ resolver library and DNS resolver utilities

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.6.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: dns resolver networking library c

Install: brew install adns

About:
adns is an advanced, easy-to-use asynchronous DNS resolver library for C and C++ programs. It provides a robust alternative to the standard synchronous resolver functions, allowing applications to perform non-blocking DNS lookups efficiently. The package also includes command-line utilities for performing DNS queries from the shell.

Key Features:

Asynchronous and non-blocking resolution
Simple C/C++ API for integration
Comprehensive command-line query tools
Supports both IPv4 and IPv6

Use Cases:

Building network-intensive applications requiring fast DNS lookups
Debugging DNS issues via command-line utilities
Replacing blocking system resolver calls in daemons

Alternatives:

c-ares – c-ares is another popular async DNS library, often used in major projects like cURL.
unbound – Unbound is a validating, recursive, and caching DNS resolver, often used as a local DNS server rather than a client library.

License: GPL-3.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.0-or-later

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 20, 2023 7:35pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	ec713727