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dnsx for Mac

DNS query and resolution tool

Quick answer: dnsx is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dnsx. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 246 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dnsx is

dnsx is a networking tool for macOS: DNS query and resolution tool.

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/projectdiscovery/dnsx.

How to install dnsx

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

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 dnsx on Mac?

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

Is dnsx open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dnsx 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 dnsx?

It was installed 246 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2249 in this catalogue.

What version of dnsx is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.1.