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octodns for Mac

Tools for managing DNS across multiple providers

Quick answer: octodns is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install octodns. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 13 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What octodns is

octodns is a networking tool for macOS: tools for managing DNS across multiple providers.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/octodns/octodns.

How to install octodns

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install octodns on Mac?

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

Is octodns open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does octodns 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 octodns?

It was installed 13 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7593 in this catalogue.

What version of octodns is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.22.0.