rinetd ☆
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Description:
Internet TCP redirection server
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking redirection tcp port-forwarding server
Install: brew install rinetd
About:
Rinetd is a lightweight, high-performance TCP redirection server for Unix-like systems. It listens on specified ports and forwards incoming connections to other IP addresses and ports based on a simple configuration file. Its primary value is providing a reliable and easy-to-configure solution for port forwarding without the complexity of full firewall or VPN setups.
Key Features:
  • Simple configuration via a single text file
  • Lightweight and low resource consumption
  • Supports connection logging and rate limiting
  • Handles high volumes of connections efficiently
Use Cases:
  • Redirecting traffic from a public IP to an internal server
  • Load balancing simple TCP services across multiple backends
  • Exposing internal services to the internet without complex NAT rules
Alternatives:
  • socat – More versatile and scriptable, but more complex to configure for simple redirection tasks.
  • iptables (DNAT) – Kernel-level, higher performance, but requires root privileges and is more complex to manage.
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 1:05pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 7f55513d
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