#Networker's apps

A small collection of command-line utilities for network engineers. Each tool is self-contained, runs on Linux and macOS, and is designed to slot into the everyday operator workflow: comparing configurations, validating state, and tracing paths through the network.

The three applications are listed below. Pick one to read its description, usage notes, and download link.

#Checker

A configuration and reachability checker. Reads a target list and reports which devices answer, which differ from their expected baseline, and which have drifted since the last run.

#rdif

A recursive diff tool tailored for network configuration files. Understands the structure of typical vendor configs and produces output that ignores cosmetic noise while highlighting real changes.

#cpath

A path-tracing utility that builds a topological route between two nodes using collected configuration and neighbor state, rather than live probes.

#Getting started

Each application ships as a single binary. Download the one you need, place it somewhere on your $PATH, and make it executable:

curl -L -O https://vkdev.net/downloads/checker
chmod +x checker
./checker --help

Note: all three tools share a common configuration file format. If you have a ~/.networker.conf from one of them, the others will read it too. See the per-application pages for the relevant options.