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What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

NextDNS CLI is an open-source command-line client (written in Go) that connects to NextDNS's DNS-over-HTTPS service, acting as a local DoH proxy with advanced features like split-horizon DNS. It can also work as a generic client for any DoH provider and is primarily aimed at routers and UNIX systems.

Use cases

• encrypt DNS queries with DNS-over-HTTPS on a router
• block ads and trackers network-wide via DNS
• set up a DoH proxy on Linux or macOS
• use NextDNS with an open-source client without a GUI
• configure split DNS mixing NextDNS with another resolver
• protect devices from malware and phishing domains

When to choose

• you want a fully open-source DoH client for routers or UNIX systems
• you prefer CLI over GUI for DNS configuration
• you need NextDNS features like split horizon or low-level caching

When to avoid

• you want a graphical DNS client
• you need a self-contained DNS blocker without the NextDNS service
• you only need basic encrypted DNS built into your OS

Facets

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