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sdns for Mac

Privacy important, fast, recursive dns resolver server with dnssec support

Quick answer: sdns is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install sdns. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 17 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What sdns is

sdns is a security tool for macOS: privacy important, fast, recursive dns resolver server with dnssec support.

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 sdns

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

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 sdns on Mac?

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

Is sdns open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does sdns 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 sdns?

It was installed 17 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6998 in this catalogue.

What version of sdns is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.9.1.