Description:
User-mode networking daemons for virtual machines and namespaces
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 2026_01_20.386b5f5@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 15, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
networking
virtualization
containers
vm
namespace
user-mode
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Install:
brew install passt
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About:
passt provides user-mode networking daemons that connect virtual machines and network namespaces to the host network without requiring elevated privileges. It implements ARP, DHCP, ICMPv6, and TCP/UDP forwarding in userspace, enabling seamless network integration for lightweight virtualization scenarios.
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Key Features:
- Zero-configuration networking for VMs and containers
- User-mode operation without root privileges
- Supports ARP, DHCP, ICMPv6, and TCP/UDP forwarding
- Minimal resource footprint
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Use Cases:
- Providing network connectivity to unprivileged VMs
- Connecting container namespaces to external networks
- Testing network configurations without host modification
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Alternatives:
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slirp4netns
– Similar user-mode networking for containers, but passt offers broader protocol support and VM integration
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QEMU's built-in networking
– More complex setup; passt provides simpler standalone operation
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