Fast and lightweight DNS proxy as ad-blocker for local network with many features
| Category | Core Services |
|---|---|
| Platform | nixos |
| Version | 0.31.0 |
| Site link | https://0xerr0r.github.io/blocky |
| Nix Homelab Module | modules/features/blocky |
Blocky is a fast and lightweight DNS proxy and ad-blocker for local networks. Written in Go, it provides DNS-level blocking with support for external blocklists and customizable filtering per client group.
Blocky serves as a privacy-focused DNS resolver that blocks ads, trackers, and malware at the network level without requiring client-side configuration.
Fast DNS proxy with network-wide ad blocking and privacy protection
Key benefits:
- Network-Wide Blocking: Block ads and trackers for all devices on the network
- Customizable Lists: Support for external blocklists (Ad-block, malware)
- Client Groups: Different blocking rules per device group (Kids, IoT, etc.)
- Fast Performance: Built-in caching and prefetching for quick DNS resolution
- Modern Protocols: DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) and DNSSEC support
- Stateless: Single binary with no database or temporary files