TinyDNS is a compact DNS proxy server designed to provide local name resolution and caching with minimal configuration. It uses a JSON configuration file to specify how DNS requests should be handled.
The server can cache responses from upstream DNS resolvers, reducing the number of repeated external lookups. It also allows administrators to configure local domain records so that selected names can be resolved without contacting an upstream service.
TinyDNS supports wildcard domain patterns, making it possible to direct multiple subdomains through a common configuration entry. This can be useful for small development networks or local services where several hostnames need to resolve to a designated address. The application is operated from the command line and does not include a graphical administration interface.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Forward DNS queries to upstream resolvers.
- Cache DNS responses to reduce repeated lookups.
- Configure local domain-to-address mappings.
- Support wildcard domain patterns such as *.example.com.
- Use a JSON configuration file for server settings.
- Listen for DNS requests over IPv6.
- Provide a compact executable with limited resource requirements.
Website: github.com/CupIvan/tinydns
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Developer: CupIvan
License: MIT License
TinyDNS is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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