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bind for Mac

Implementation of the DNS protocols

Quick answer: bind is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install bind. It is distributed under the MPL-2.0 licence. It has 1,552 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What bind is

bind is a networking tool for macOS: implementation of the DNS protocols.

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

How to install bind

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install bind on Mac?

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

Is bind open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MPL-2.0 licence.

Does bind 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 bind?

It was installed 1,552 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #777 in this catalogue.

What version of bind is current?

The latest packaged version is 9.20.30.