fastrace ☆
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Description:
Dependency-free traceroute implementation in pure C
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.4.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: traceroute networking diagnostics c cli lightweight
Install: brew install fastrace
About:
Fastrace is a lightweight, dependency-free traceroute utility implemented in pure C. It provides network path visualization by sending packets with increasing TTL values to map the route to a destination. Its minimal implementation makes it highly portable and suitable for embedded systems or environments where standard traceroute is unavailable.
Key Features:
  • Zero dependencies (pure C implementation)
  • Lightweight and highly portable
  • Simple command-line interface
  • Fast execution and low resource usage
Use Cases:
  • Network troubleshooting and path analysis on resource-constrained systems
  • Embedded systems diagnostics where standard tools are unavailable
  • Learning and educational purposes for network programming
Alternatives:
  • traceroute – Standard system utility, usually pre-installed but may have dependencies or larger footprint
  • mtr – More feature-rich with continuous monitoring capabilities, but heavier dependency tree
License: BSD-2-Clause
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Dec 5, 2025 11:01am 0 VERSION_BUMP b925e25d
Nov 28, 2025 2:15pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 46dab218
Nov 22, 2025 9:35pm 0 NEW 31d7b95f
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