iproute2

iproute2
Original authorAlexey Kuznetsov
DeveloperStephen Hemminger
Stable release
6.19.0  / 18 February 2026 (18 February 2026)
Written inC
Operating systemLinux
TypeNetworking
LicenseGPLv2
Websitewiki.linuxfoundation.org/networking/iproute2
Repository

iproute2 is a collection of userspace utilities for controlling and monitoring various aspects of networking in the Linux kernel, including routing, network interfaces, tunnels, traffic control, and network-related device drivers.