DnsTrace
Monitor DNS queries by host processes using eBPF!
Quick Start
Prerequisites
DnsTrace requires BCC (BPF Compiler Collection) to be installed on your system. Follow the BCC installation guide for your Linux distribution.
Installation
Install DnsTrace using pipx:
pipx install dnstrace
Usage
Run DnsTrace with root privileges:
sudo dnstrace
Command Line Options
sudo dnstrace [OPTIONS]
Options:
-t, --tail Stream live DNS queries (tail mode)
-d, --domain Show DNS query domains
-h, --help Show help message
Examples
Basic monitoring:
sudo dnstrace
Stream live queries:
sudo dnstrace --tail
Show domains with live-streaming:
sudo dnstrace --tail --domain
📊 Display Modes
Table Mode (Default)
- Real-time statistics dashboard
- Query type distribution charts
- Process attribution and interface details
- Responsive column layout
Tail Mode (--tail)
- Live-streaming of DNS queries
- Optional domain display with
--domainflag
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Metadata
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