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