inetutils ☆

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Description:
GNU utilities for networking

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: networking gnu utilities telnet ftp system-tools

Install: brew install inetutils

About:
Inetutils is a comprehensive suite of essential networking utilities derived from the GNU project. It provides fundamental tools like telnet, ftp, ping, rsh, and rlogin for managing network connections and diagnostics. This package serves as a foundational toolkit for system administrators and developers working with network protocols.

Key Features:

Core networking clients (telnet, ftp, rsh)
Network diagnostic tools (ping, traceroute, ifconfig)
Server daemons (telnetd, ftpd, rshd)
Standard GNU implementation and compliance

Use Cases:

Diagnosing network connectivity issues with ping and traceroute
Remote system administration using telnet and rsh
File transfers via FTP in legacy environments
Network service testing and debugging

Alternatives:

netcat – More versatile for arbitrary TCP/UDP connections, while inetutils provides protocol-specific tools
openssh – More secure modern alternative to telnet/rsh, but inetutils offers broader protocol support

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