Trippy is a network diagnostic tool that combines the functionality of traceroute and ping in a single command-line interface.
The tool addresses the need to diagnose networking issues by merging two traditionally separate utilities into one cohesive application. It performs simultaneous tracing and latency measurement, allowing users to identify where network problems occur and how they affect performance along the path to a destination. The tool provides real-time visualization of network hops and their characteristics through an interactive terminal user interface.
Trippy suits operators and engineers who need to quickly diagnose routing and connectivity problems without switching between multiple tools. It runs on Linux, BSD, macOS, and Windows, making it accessible across most environments. The tool can be installed from numerous package managers, precompiled binaries, or compiled from source. Users who need to run network diagnostics without elevated privileges can configure the tool accordingly, and comprehensive documentation covers installation, usage examples, configuration, theming, and localization options.
The project maintains active development with regular updates and engagement across multiple communication channels. The maintainers respond to issues and pull requests, indicating ongoing stewardship of the codebase. Documentation is comprehensive and well-organized, covering not only basic usage but also advanced configuration and troubleshooting scenarios. The tool has achieved distribution across many package managers and platforms, suggesting both maturity and community adoption.
