smartdns ☆
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Description:
Rule-based DNS server for fast IP resolution, DoT/DoQ/DoH/DoH3 supported
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.13.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 6, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: dns networking doh doq dot privacy
Install: brew install smartdns
About:
SmartDNS is a high-performance, local DNS server that resolves domain names by querying multiple upstream servers simultaneously and selecting the fastest available IP. It supports modern encrypted protocols including DoT, DoQ, DoH, and DoH3, and uses rule-based routing to optimize resolution for specific domains. This Rust-based implementation provides a lightweight, secure alternative to system DNS for improving network responsiveness.
Key Features:
  • Parallel upstream queries for lowest latency
  • Support for DoT, DoQ, DoH, and DoH3 protocols
  • Rule-based domain and IP routing
  • Cross-platform with low resource usage
Use Cases:
  • Accelerating DNS resolution for gaming or real-time applications
  • Bypassing ISP DNS restrictions with encrypted queries
  • Optimizing CDN routing for better performance
Alternatives:
  • dnsmasq – Simpler caching DNS forwarder; lacks native DoH/DoQ and advanced rule-based routing
  • AdGuard Home – Adds ad-blocking and web UI; heavier resource footprint than SmartDNS
Version History
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Dec 6, 2025 2:56am 0 VERSION_BUMP 2cca2ae2
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Sep 17, 2024 7:01am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1b5e7d3b
Sep 13, 2024 11:31pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a216b84d
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