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godns for Mac

Dynamic DNS client with multiple providers support

Quick answer: godns is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install godns. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 21 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What godns is

godns is a networking tool for macOS: dynamic DNS client with multiple providers support.

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/TimothyYe/godns.

How to install godns

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install godns on Mac?

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

Is godns open source?

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

Does godns 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 godns?

It was installed 21 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6410 in this catalogue.

What version of godns is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.4.6.