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puredns

Fast DNS resolver and subdomain bruteforcer built on massdns, with wildcard filtering that keeps results clean.

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Where puredns fits

Fast DNS resolver and subdomain bruteforcer built on massdns, with wildcard filtering that keeps results clean.

Detection-first use

Start with the least intrusive template that can distinguish your hypothesis from a normal response. Preserve raw output and a negative control.

Installation references

Install with goAuthorization required
go install github.com/d3mondev/puredns/v2@latest
Positive signal
Tool-specific output that supports the stated hypothesis.
Negative control
No result, or identical behavior against a known-safe control.
Intrusiveness
Review flags and target scope before execution.

Command templates

BruteforceAuthorization required

Populate placeholders only with assets that are explicitly in scope.

puredns bruteforce {wordlist} {domain} -r {resolvers} -w {output}
Positive signal
Tool-specific output that supports the stated hypothesis.
Negative control
No result, or identical behavior against a known-safe control.
Intrusiveness
Review flags and target scope before execution.
Resolve listAuthorization required

Populate placeholders only with assets that are explicitly in scope.

puredns resolve {input} -r {resolvers} -w {output}
Positive signal
Tool-specific output that supports the stated hypothesis.
Negative control
No result, or identical behavior against a known-safe control.
Intrusiveness
Review flags and target scope before execution.

Continue the workflow

Attribution and verification

Version history: normalized permanent page created 2026-08-20. Upstream activity and popularity are separate signals and do not establish tool safety.