redir ☆
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Description:
TCP port redirector for UNIX
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking port-forwarding tcp proxy utility
Install: brew install redir
About:
Redir is a TCP port redirector utility for UNIX-like systems. It listens on a specified port and transparently forwards all incoming connections to another host and port. This lightweight tool is useful for load balancing, simple proxying, and bypassing firewalls.
Key Features:
  • Lightweight and fast TCP forwarding
  • Supports both IPv4 and IPv6
  • Can handle multiple concurrent connections
  • Simple command-line interface
Use Cases:
  • Redirecting traffic to bypass firewall restrictions
  • Load balancing simple TCP services across multiple backends
  • Transparently forwarding ports for network testing
Alternatives:
  • socat – Socat is significantly more powerful and versatile, supporting bidirectional data transfer and various socket types, but has a more complex configuration.
  • haproxy – HAProxy is a full-featured, high-performance load balancer suitable for production environments, whereas Redir is a simpler tool for basic redirection tasks.
Version History
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Sep 14, 2024 2:16am 0 VERSION_BUMP cc1e3500
Nov 20, 2022 5:32pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7a6b0f92
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