speedbump for Mac
TCP proxy for simulating variable, yet predictable network latency
brew install speedbump. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.
What speedbump is
speedbump is a networking tool for macOS: TCP proxy for simulating variable, yet predictable network latency.
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/kffl/speedbump.
How to install speedbump
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install speedbump.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install speedbump on Mac?
Run brew install speedbump in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is speedbump open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Does speedbump 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 speedbump?
Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.
What version of speedbump is current?
The latest packaged version is 1.1.0.