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dnsgen for Mac

Generates DNS names from existing domain names

Quick answer: dnsgen is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dnsgen. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 46 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dnsgen is

dnsgen is a networking tool for macOS: generates DNS names from existing domain names.

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/AlephNullSK/dnsgen.

How to install dnsgen

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

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 dnsgen on Mac?

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

Is dnsgen open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dnsgen 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 dnsgen?

It was installed 46 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4717 in this catalogue.

What version of dnsgen is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.4.