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DNSMonitor for Mac

Monitor DNS activity

Quick answer: DNSMonitor is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask dnsmonitor. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 25 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What DNSMonitor is

DNSMonitor is a networking tool for macOS: monitor DNS activity.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://objective-see.org/products/utilities.html#DNSMonitor.

How to install DNSMonitor

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

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 DNSMonitor on Mac?

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

Is DNSMonitor open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (objective-see/DNSMonitor), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does DNSMonitor run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is DNSMonitor?

It was installed 25 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5982 in this catalogue.

What version of DNSMonitor is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.0.