tinc ☆
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Description:
Virtual Private Network (VPN) tool
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.0.36@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 19, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: vpn networking encryption tunnel privacy
Install: brew install tinc
About:
tinc is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) daemon that uses tunneling and encryption to create a secure private network between hosts. It supports full mesh routing, NAT traversal, and dynamic IP addresses, making it highly resilient. Unlike traditional VPNs, tinc focuses on creating a self-organizing peer-to-peer network topology.
Key Features:
  • Peer-to-peer mesh networking
  • Automatic NAT traversal
  • Strong encryption support
  • Scalable network topology
Use Cases:
  • Connecting distributed office networks securely
  • Creating private overlays for gaming or chat
  • Bypassing restrictive firewalls
Alternatives:
  • WireGuard – More modern, faster, but uses a static star topology
  • OpenVPN – More complex configuration, server-client architecture
Version History
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Nov 19, 2025 4:39pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9abcbf41
Sep 12, 2025 1:05am 0 VERSION_BUMP 921c461d
Sep 16, 2024 1:18pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f8cd4df4
Dec 2, 2022 9:01pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a4985e88
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