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coredns for Mac

DNS server that chains plugins

Quick answer: coredns is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install coredns. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 94 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What coredns is

coredns is a networking tool for macOS: DNS server that chains plugins.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install coredns

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install coredns.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install coredns on Mac?

Run brew install coredns in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is coredns open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does coredns run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is coredns?

It was installed 94 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3547 in this catalogue.

What version of coredns is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.15.0.