blocky ☆
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Description:
Fast and lightweight DNS proxy as ad-blocker for local network
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.28.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: dns adblock networking proxy privacy
Install: brew install blocky
About:
Blocky is a fast and lightweight DNS proxy that integrates ad-blocking capabilities for your local network. It functions as a recursive DNS resolver, filtering unwanted domains via flexible blocklists and allowing custom rules. Its low resource footprint makes it ideal for running on various hardware, including Raspberry Pi and other low-power devices.
Key Features:
  • DNS filtering with blocklists (AdBlock, hosts, regex)
  • Caching and load balancing for upstream DNS servers
  • Low memory footprint and high performance
  • Supports DoH (DNS-over-HTTPS) and DoT (DNS-over-TLS)
  • Configuration via YAML or HTTP API
Use Cases:
  • Network-wide ad and tracker blocking
  • Split-horizon DNS for internal networks
  • Caching DNS resolver to speed up local network queries
Alternatives:
  • pi-hole – Pi-hole is a popular network-level ad blocker, but Blocky is a single binary with lower resource usage and no external database dependencies.
  • adguard-home – AdGuard Home offers a similar feature set with a web UI, while Blocky focuses on performance and configuration via files/API.
Version History
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Nov 17, 2025 10:52pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1c9c5e4e
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Sep 12, 2025 6:32pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 51bbd8bc
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