iproute2 ☆
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Description:
Linux routing utilities
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 6.18.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 1, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: networking linux routing sysadmin traffic-control
Install: brew install iproute2
About:
iproute2 is the standard suite of utilities for Linux networking and traffic control. It provides powerful tools like ip, ss, and tc to manage network interfaces, IP addresses, routing, tunnels, and Quality of Service (QoS). This collection effectively replaces legacy tools such as ifconfig and route, offering a modern and robust interface to the kernel's networking stack.
Key Features:
  • Unified 'ip' command for network interface and address management
  • Advanced traffic control (tc) for shaping and policing
  • Socket statistics utility (ss) for detailed connection info
  • Support for modern networking features like VXLAN and MACVLAN
Use Cases:
  • Configuring network interfaces, IP addresses, and routing tables
  • Setting up network traffic shaping and QoS policies
  • Diagnosing network connection and performance issues
Alternatives:
  • net-tools – Legacy suite (ifconfig, route) that iproute2 replaces; iproute2 offers more features and uses a modern kernel API.
Version History
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Dec 1, 2025 10:30pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e5deb57d
Nov 19, 2024 6:49pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f722b5d7
Nov 19, 2024 6:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d9b81c21
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