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Life & fun · July 14, 2018

Router7 – A pure-Go implementation of a small home internet router

router7 is a small home internet router completely written in Go. It is implemented as a gokrazy appliance. - rtr7/router7

Router7 – A pure-Go implementation of a small home internet router launched on July 14, 2018 with 461 votes, #13 of 2,673 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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Router7 is a home internet router built entirely in Go, a programming language designed for efficiency. It handles core routing functions for small residential networks without relying on traditional router operating systems. The project targets developers and networking enthusiasts who want to understand or customize router behavior at a fundamental level. Written in pure Go, it emphasizes simplicity and maintainability over graphical interfaces, making it suitable for technical users interested in open-source networking solutions.

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