babeld ☆
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Description:
Loop-avoiding distance-vector routing protocol
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.13.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking routing ipv6 mesh-networks protocol
Install: brew install babeld
About:
babeld is a routing daemon that implements the Babel protocol, a loop-avoiding distance-vector routing protocol for IPv6 and IPv4. It is designed to be robust and efficient, requiring minimal configuration while providing fast convergence. This makes it particularly suitable for mesh networks and dynamic environments where network topology changes frequently.
Key Features:
  • Loop-avoiding by design, ensuring network stability
  • Supports both IPv6 and IPv4 simultaneously
  • Fast convergence and robust route management
  • Minimal configuration requirements
Use Cases:
  • Establishing resilient mesh networks (e.g., community or ad-hoc networks)
  • Dynamic routing for VPN tunnels and overlay networks
  • General-purpose routing for Linux and BSD systems
Alternatives:
  • BIRD – Full-featured BGP/OSPF daemon, more complex to configure than babeld
  • OpenBGPD – Focuses on BGP, generally used for ISP-level routing rather than mesh
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 1:45pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 83b3d606
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