whatmask ☆
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Description:
Network settings helper
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking subnet cidr calculator administration
Install: brew install whatmask
About:
Whatmask is a command-line utility designed to simplify network subnet calculations and CIDR notation. It converts netmask formats and provides detailed information about IP address ranges, including network and broadcast addresses. This tool is essential for network administrators who need to quickly verify subnet configurations and plan network segments.
Key Features:
  • Converts between different netmask formats
  • Calculates network and broadcast addresses
  • Displays CIDR notation and subnet masks
  • Provides IP range information
Use Cases:
  • Planning and verifying network subnet configurations
  • Converting between netmask formats for different equipment
  • Quickly calculating available IP addresses in a subnet
Alternatives:
  • ipcalc – Similar functionality, often pre-installed on Linux systems
  • sipcalc – More advanced features but larger dependency footprint
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 14, 2024 10:09pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 178f4c03
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