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dug for Mac

Global DNS propagation checker that gives pretty output

Quick answer: dug is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dug. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 15 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dug is

dug is a networking tool for macOS: global DNS propagation checker that gives pretty output.

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

How to install dug

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install dug on Mac?

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

Is dug open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dug 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 dug?

It was installed 15 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7204 in this catalogue.

What version of dug is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.0.100.