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hostdb for Mac

Generate DNS zones and DHCP configuration from hostlist.txt

Quick answer: hostdb is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install hostdb. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What hostdb is

hostdb is a networking tool for macOS: generate DNS zones and DHCP configuration from hostlist.txt.

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

How to install hostdb

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install hostdb on Mac?

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

Is hostdb open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does hostdb 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 hostdb?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #11030 in this catalogue.

What version of hostdb is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.004.