unbound

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    "BIND",
    "Knot DNS",
    "Pi-hole",
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  "homepage": "https://www.unbound.net",
  "homepage_og_description": "Unbound is a validating, recursive, caching DNS resolver. It is designed to be fast and lean and incorporates modern features based on open standards. To help increase online privacy, Unbound supports DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS which allows clients to encrypt their communication. In addition, it supports various modern standards that limit \u00e2\u0080\u00a6",
  "homepage_og_image": "https://nlnetlabs.nl/static/logos/NLnetLabs/Mark_NLnet_Labs.png",
  "homepage_title": "NLnet Labs -       Unbound - About",
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  "one_liner": "Validating recursive caching DNS resolver daemon with DNS-over-TLS/HTTPS support, written in C.",
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  "why_use_this": "Run Unbound locally to replace your ISP\u0027s DNS with a privacy-respecting, DNSSEC-validating resolver that supports encrypted queries (DoT/DoH). It\u0027s fast, lightweight, and integrates well with systemd or launchd as a background service; useful for home networks, privacy-conscious setups, or as a dependency in DNS infrastructure."
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