Description:
Rule-based DNS server for fast IP resolution, DoT/DoQ/DoH/DoH3 supported
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 0.13.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 6, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
dns
networking
doh
doq
dot
privacy
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Install:
brew install smartdns
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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.
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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
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Use Cases:
- Accelerating DNS resolution for gaming or real-time applications
- Bypassing ISP DNS restrictions with encrypted queries
- Optimizing CDN routing for better performance
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Alternatives:
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dnsmasq
– Simpler caching DNS forwarder; lacks native DoH/DoQ and advanced rule-based routing
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AdGuard Home
– Adds ad-blocking and web UI; heavier resource footprint than SmartDNS
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