Simple command line utility to make DNS lookups to the specified server
Publisher’s description
What is dnslookup?
dnslookup is an open-source program for Windows from Andrey Meshkov. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.12.0, released on June 1, 2026. 7 versions are listed since June 12, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ameshkov/dnslookup) has 1,172 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Simple command line utility to make DNS lookups to the specified server”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: dnslookup is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is dnslookup safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
EED786E7DD4E7B9B89913ED1C4EB8B62304D895FE8E0FFA6B9EB5F7AA4972593· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the ameshkov/dnslookup repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Licence declared10
- Code review2
- Actively maintained0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Security policy0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›7 versions over 3 years · about 2.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.12.0Latest | June 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 1.11.2 | December 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.11.1 | June 23, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.11.0 | June 18, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.10.1 | May 8, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.10.0 | September 21, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 1.9.1 | June 12, 2023 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ameshkov.dnslookup -escoop install main/dnslookupRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Andrey Meshkov
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ameshkov/dnslookup
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.12.0
- Released
- June 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 12, 2023
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 2.4
- GitHub stars
- 1,172
- GitHub forks
- 89
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ameshkov.dnslookup
- Scoop package
- main/dnslookup
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is dnslookup free?
Yes. dnslookup is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is dnslookup safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install dnslookup with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does dnslookup run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of dnslookup?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 12, 2023.
Can I use dnslookup without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.