pi-hole

GitHub describes it as A black hole for Internet advertisements. The repository metadata lists Shell as its primary language. The metadata lists the NOASSERTION license. This article stays within the project description and details documented in the GitHub repository README.

GitHub describes it as A black hole for Internet advertisements. The repository metadata lists Shell as its primary language. The metadata lists the NOASSERTION license. The README describes the project this way: The Pi-hole® is a DNS sinkhole that protects your devices from unwanted content without installing any client-side software.

The README section "README details" states: - Easy-to-install : our dialogs walk you through the simple installation process in less than ten minutes - Resolute : content is blocked in non-browser locations , such as ad-laden mobile apps and smart TVs - Responsive : seamlessly speeds up the feel of everyday browsing by caching DNS queries - Lightweight : runs smoothly with minimal hardware and software requirements - Robust : a command-line interface that is quality assured for interoperability - Insightful : a beautiful responsive Web Interface dashboard to view and control your Pi-hole - Versatile : can optionally function as a DHCP server, ensuring all your devices are protected automatically - Scalable : capable of handling hundreds of millions of queries when installed on server-grade hardware - Modern : blocks ads over both IPv4 and IPv6 - Free : open source software that helps ensure you are the sole person in control of your privacy

The README section "One-Step Automated Install" states: Those who want to get started quickly and conveniently may install Pi-hole using the following command:

The README section "Alternative Install Methods" states: Piping to bash is controversial, as it prevents you from reading code that is about to run on your system. Therefore, we provide these alternative installation methods which allow code review before installation:

The repository README is the source for this review. It does not replace a local installation or an independent test.

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• Source 2 · README