dotdig.
dns lookup for humans — propagation-aware output, no flag soup.
resolves a / aaaa / mx / txt / ns / cname / soa / ptr / srv / caa. compare resolver views, catch propagation drift, and read mail records without flag soup. zero deps.
npm i -g @v0idd0/dotdig
no more digging through flags for a readable resolver view.
four jobs. all in your terminal. use it when you need a dig alternative, a resolver-by-resolver comparison, or readable MX/TXT output without the flag soup.
basic resolve
AAAA 2a01:4f8::x
ttl 300s
compare resolvers
$ dotdig voiddo.com --via google
spot propagation drift fast
mail records
20 backup.voiddo.com
txt spf / dmarc
reverse lookup
three ways. all painless.
npm
$ npm i -g @v0idd0/dotdig
node 14+ on linux / macos / windows. updates with npm update -g.
github releases
$ curl -L github.com/voidd0/dotdig/releases/latest
single static binary. zero runtime needed. all releases →
git clone
$ git clone github.com/voidd0/dotdig
read the source, send a pr, fork it. mit licence, no cla. repo →
we kept needing a readable middle ground between dig, propagation maps, and raw resolver dumps. dotdig gives us the exact record values, the resolver choice, and the formatting we actually want.
no telemetry. no signup. no api round-trip — talks straight to the resolver. mit forever, even if vøiddo dies tomorrow.
power user?
use this daily? tools.voiddo Pro · $9 one-time
supports 66 free tools · Pro license via Paddle · one flat price, no subscription