kea ☆
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Description:
DHCP server
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.0.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 29, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @ISCorg  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: dhcp networking ipv4 ipv6 server
Install: brew install kea
About:
Kea is a high-performance, modular DHCP server developed by ISC. It supports both DHCPv4 and DHCPv6, offering advanced features like host reservations and dynamic configuration. Designed for scalability, it can handle large networks and integrates with external databases for state management.
Key Features:
  • Supports DHCPv4 and DHCPv6
  • Modular architecture with hooks
  • Scalable for large networks
  • Integration with MySQL/PostgreSQL
  • Control agent for remote management
Use Cases:
  • Enterprise network IP address management
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP) infrastructure
  • Data center automation
  • Dynamic network configuration
Alternatives:
  • isc-dhcp-server – Kea is the modern successor, offering better performance and scalability than the legacy ISC DHCP server.
  • dnsmasq – Simpler to configure but less scalable; better suited for small networks or local development.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 25, 2025 5:52pm 3.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 639cba62
Oct 29, 2025 11:09am 0 VERSION_BUMP 658a2612
Sep 11, 2025 5:32pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a3d93cd8
Sep 14, 2024 11:24am 0 VERSION_BUMP c26a973e
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