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dnscrypt-wrapper for Mac

Server-side proxy that adds dnscrypt support to name resolvers

Quick answer: dnscrypt-wrapper is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dnscrypt-wrapper. It is distributed under the ISC licence. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dnscrypt-wrapper is

dnscrypt-wrapper is a security tool for macOS: server-side proxy that adds dnscrypt support to name resolvers.

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

How to install dnscrypt-wrapper

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install dnscrypt-wrapper on Mac?

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

Is dnscrypt-wrapper open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does dnscrypt-wrapper 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 dnscrypt-wrapper?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10017 in this catalogue.

What version of dnscrypt-wrapper is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.4.2.