mdnsd FOR LINUX

"mdnsd" is a very lightweight, simple, portable, and easy to integrate open source implementation of Multicast DNS (part of Zeroconf, also called Rendezvous by Apple) for developers. It supports both acting as a Query and a Responder, allowing any software to participate fully on the .localnetwork just by including a few files and calling a few functions. All of the complexity of handling the Multicast DNS retransmit timing, duplicate suppression, probing, conflict detection, and other facets of the DNS protocol is hidden behind a very simple and very easy to use interface, described in the header file. The single small c source file has almost no dependencies, and is portable to almost any embedded platform. Multiple example applications and usages are included in the download, including a simple very persistent query browser and a tool to advertise local web sites.

The code is licensed under both the GPL and BSD licenses, for use in any free software or commercial application. If there is a licensing need not covered by either of those, alternative licensing is available upon request.

mdnsd

mdnsd is a super lightweight and easy-to-use open source tool for Multicast DNS. It’s part of Zeroconf, which you might know as Rendezvous if you’re an Apple user. This software is perfect for developers because it’s simple to integrate and portable.

Simple Integration for Developers

With mdnsd, your software can easily join the .local network. All you need to do is include a few files and call some functions. Plus, the tricky stuff like handling Multicast DNS retransmit timing, duplicate suppression, and conflict detection? That’s all taken care of behind the scenes! You get a clean and simple interface right in the header file.

Portable and Lightweight Code

This tool comes as a single small C source file that has almost no dependencies. That means it can run on almost any embedded platform without any hassle. You also get multiple example applications included in your download! There’s even a handy query browser and a tool to help advertise local websites.

Licensing Made Easy

The best part? The code is available under both GPL and BSD licenses, so you can use it for free software or even commercial applications! If neither of those licenses fits your needs, just ask for alternative licensing options.

If you're ready to check out mdnsd, you can grab it from this download link.