fastd ☆
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Description:
Fast and Secure Tunnelling Daemon
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 23@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: vpn networking security daemon mesh
Install: brew install fastd
About:
fastd is a lightweight, secure VPN daemon designed for high-performance routing, particularly in mesh networks. It supports UDP over IPv4/IPv6 and offers optional encryption via modern cryptographic primitives. Its focus on minimal overhead and mobility makes it ideal for dynamic network environments.
Key Features:
  • High-performance UDP-based transport
  • Strong encryption via libsodium and ECC
  • Designed for mesh routing integration
  • Minimal resource footprint
  • Supports IPv4 and IPv6
Use Cases:
  • Securing links in wireless mesh networks (e.g., Freifunk)
  • Creating fast site-to-site VPN tunnels
  • Establishing secure connections for mobile clients
Alternatives:
  • WireGuard – WireGuard is more ubiquitous and simpler to configure, while fastd is specifically optimized for mesh routing scenarios.
  • OpenVPN – OpenVPN is highly configurable but generally heavier on resources than fastd.
License: BSD-2-Clause
Dependencies: json-c, libsodium, libuecc, openssl@3, libcap, libmnl
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 13, 2025 6:31pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9749407c
Nov 19, 2024 1:59am 2 VERSION_BUMP 757377e4
Sep 13, 2024 4:13am 2 VERSION_BUMP e52dd1a0
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