IPv8 Internet-Draft · Reference Implementation
Your network ready for IPv8?
One command detects IPv8 compatibility and generates a shareable audit report. Based on the latest Internet-Draft.
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Why IPv8 Compatibility Matters Right Now
The recent IPv8 Internet-Draft implementation in Linux, Libc, and BGP (published on goonhost.rocks) has sparked serious discussion — 67 points and 56 comments on Hacker News in just hours. Network engineers and researchers are actively experimenting with this next-generation protocol, but there's a glaring gap: no tool exists to test whether your own stack actually supports it. The reference implementation is a proof-of-concept, not a diagnostic utility.
Existing tools like ping6 or Wireshark are either limited to IPv6 or require deep protocol expertise. They don't answer the simple question: "Does my network speak IPv8?" As the standard is still an Internet-Draft (not yet an RFC), early adopters need a fast, reliable way to validate their infrastructure — before the standard freezes and compliance becomes mandatory.
With the first full-stack implementation just released, the toolchain is wide open. ISPs, network equipment vendors, and academic labs are already evaluating the draft. Being first to offer a compatibility checker positions you as the go-to resource during this critical window. The signal is fresh, the community is engaged, and the need is immediate.
How It Works
Run the probe
Execute ipv8check <target> from your terminal. The tool sends a lightweight ICMPv8 echo request and performs a TCP handshake on port 80/443 to detect IPv8 support.
Get instant verdict
Receive a clear result: IPv8 SUPPORTED, NOT SUPPORTED, or PARTIAL (v4 fallback). No protocol knowledge required — just a yes/no answer.
Share the report
Generate a timestamped HTML/PDF audit report with all test details. Perfect for sending to your CTO, customers, or compliance team as proof of readiness.
What You Get
30-second results
No need to understand packet internals or protocol details. Just run one command and get an immediate, unambiguous answer about IPv8 support on any host or network.
Shareable audit reports
Generate a clean, timestamped PDF or HTML report that documents each test performed. Perfect for internal compliance, vendor assessments, or customer-facing readiness documentation.
Based on real implementation
Our detection logic mirrors the actual IPv8 Internet-Draft reference implementation — not just theoretical checks. It performs real ICMPv8 echo and TCP handshakes to verify true protocol support.