dnsx ☆
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Description:
DNS query and resolution tool
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.2.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @projectdisco  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: dns reconnaissance security networking cli
Install: brew install dnsx
About:
dnsx is a versatile DNS toolkit designed for reliability and performance. It enables fast and parallelized DNS queries using a variety of resolvers. The tool supports multiple record types and flexible output formatting, making it ideal for reconnaissance and subdomain enumeration.
Key Features:
  • Fast and asynchronous DNS resolution
  • Supports multiple record types (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, etc.)
  • Customizable resolvers and wildcard filtering
  • JSON and CLI-friendly output
Use Cases:
  • Subdomain discovery and enumeration
  • Network reconnaissance and asset discovery
  • Wildcard DNS record detection
  • Filtering and parsing DNS responses in automation scripts
Alternatives:
  • massdns – massdns is a high-performance resolver focused on bulk lookups, while dnsx offers a more user-friendly CLI with built-in filtering and output options.
  • dig – dig is a standard DNS utility, but dnsx provides parallel execution and streamlined workflows for security testing.
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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