djbdns ☆

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Description:
D.J. Bernstein's DNS tools

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.05@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: dns networking server security utilities

Install: brew install djbdns

About:
djbdns is a suite of DNS utilities developed by D.J. Bernstein, known for its security, reliability, and performance. It includes tools like tinydns for authoritative DNS service and dnscache for recursive caching, offering a robust alternative to BIND. The package provides a minimalistic and secure approach to DNS management.

Key Features:

High security focus with a track record of no remote vulnerabilities
Includes authoritative (tinydns) and recursive (dnscache) DNS servers
Extremely lightweight and resource-efficient
Simple, text-based configuration

Use Cases:

Running a secure, lightweight authoritative DNS server
Setting up a private recursive DNS resolver for local networks
Replacing complex DNS infrastructure with simple, reliable tools

Alternatives:

bind – BIND is the standard but is historically more complex and has had more security vulnerabilities.
unbound – Unbound is a modern, secure recursive DNS server, but djbdns provides a complete suite for both authoritative and recursive roles.

License: LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain

Dependencies: daemontools, ucspi-tcp

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2024 5:11pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	5b1bee1c
Jan 18, 2024 6:22am		0	VERSION_BUMP	537576b9