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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