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Blocky

Fast and lightweight DNS proxy and ad-blocker for local networks written in Go.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars4.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Dns ProxyAd BlockerPrivacyDohPrometheus MetricsGolang
Overview

Why consider Blocky?

Blocky is an open-source fast DNS proxy and ad-blocker written in Go. It provides granular blocklists, DoH/DoT upstream encryption, query logging, and Prometheus metrics with ultra-low memory footprint.

Guided learning

Learn Blocky by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Blocky

Blocky is designed for containerized setups and Kubernetes clusters, providing sub-millisecond DNS responses and custom client group rules.

Running with Docker

bash
1docker run -d \
2 --name blocky \
3 -p 53:53/udp -p 53:53/tcp \
4 -v $(pwd)/config.yml:/app/config.yml \
5 spx01/blocky:latest

Blocky is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Blocky FAQs

Blocky is listed as a Devops Infrastructure tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Blocky is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Blocky is listed as an alternative to Pi-hole. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.