mtr ☆
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Description:
'traceroute' and 'ping' in a single tool
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking diagnostics traceroute ping monitoring
Install: brew install mtr
About:
Mtr combines the functionality of traceroute and ping into a single network diagnostic tool. It provides real-time insights into network latency and packet loss to each hop along the route to a destination. This makes it invaluable for diagnosing connectivity issues and monitoring network performance.
Key Features:
  • Combines traceroute and ping functionality
  • Real-time network performance monitoring
  • Per-hop latency and packet loss statistics
  • Interactive and ncurses-based interface
Use Cases:
  • Diagnosing network latency and routing issues
  • Monitoring internet connection stability
  • Identifying packet loss at specific network hops
Alternatives:
  • traceroute – Standard utility that only shows the route without continuous latency monitoring
  • ping – Basic connectivity test that only measures end-to-end latency
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2025 11:47am 0 VERSION_BUMP 00a46a74
Sep 24, 2023 8:13am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8ceebb08
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