spoofy
v1.0.0
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Cross-platform MAC address and DUID spoofing utility
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spoofy
A modernized fork of the original
spoofproject, updated for compatibility with modern macOS (Sequoia 15.4+, Tahoe 26+). Currently only macOS is fully supported. Modern Windows and Linux support is planned but not yet implemented.
Easily spoof your MAC address and DUID on macOS!
A Node.js utility for changing MAC addresses and DHCPv6 DUIDs. Currently focused on reliable macOS support with Windows and Linux support coming soon.
About This Fork
This repository is a fork of the original spoof project, updated to work with modern macOS versions where Apple has removed the airport CLI tool and introduced new WiFi driver restrictions.
What's Changed
- Modern macOS Support: Fixed MAC spoofing for macOS Sequoia 15.4+ and Tahoe 26+
- DUID Spoofing: Added DHCPv6 DUID spoofing with automatic original preservation
- Removed
airportdependency: The deprecatedairport -zcommand has been replaced with modernnetworksetupcommands - Timing-sensitive MAC changes: WiFi MAC addresses are now changed in the brief window after power-on but before network connection
- Better error handling: Ensures WiFi interface is always restored, even if MAC change fails
- Cleaner codebase: Removed deprecated code paths and unnecessary constants
Installation
From npm
npm install -g spoofyFrom source
git clone https://github.com/basedbytes/spoofy.git
cd spoofy
npm install
npm install -g .Quick Start
List network interfaces:
spoofy listRandomize MAC address (WiFi is typically en0 on macOS):
sudo spoofy randomize en0Note: WiFi will disconnect briefly and may need to reconnect to networks.
Usage
You can always see up-to-date usage instructions by running spoofy --help.
List available devices
spoofy listOutput:
- "Ethernet" on device "en4" with MAC address 70:56:51:BE:B3:00
- "Wi-Fi" on device "en0" with MAC address 70:56:51:BE:B3:01 currently set to 70:56:51:BE:B3:02
- "Bluetooth PAN" on device "en1"List only Wi-Fi devices
spoofy list --wifiRandomize MAC address (requires root)
Using hardware port name:
sudo spoofy randomize wi-fiOr using device name:
sudo spoofy randomize en0Set specific MAC address (requires root)
sudo spoofy set 00:11:22:33:44:55 en0Reset to original MAC address (requires root)
sudo spoofy reset wi-fiNote: On macOS, restarting your computer will also reset your MAC address to the original hardware address.
DUID Spoofing (DHCPv6)
spoofy also supports DHCPv6 DUID (DHCP Unique Identifier) spoofing for complete IPv6 network identity management.
What is a DUID?
A DUID (DHCP Unique Identifier) is used in DHCPv6 to uniquely identify a client on IPv6 networks. Unlike MAC addresses which identify network interfaces, DUIDs identify DHCP clients across all interfaces and persist across reboots.
Key Feature: Original DUID Preservation
The first time you spoof your DUID, your original DUID is automatically saved to:
- macOS:
/var/db/dhcpclient/DUID.original - Linux:
/var/lib/spoofy/duid.original(planned) - Windows:
%PROGRAMDATA%\spoofy\duid.original(planned)
This allows you to restore to your pre-spoofing state at any time using spoofy duid restore.
Show current DUID
spoofy duid listRandomize DUID (requires root)
Generate and set a random DUID (automatically saves your original on first use):
sudo spoofy duid randomize en0You can specify the DUID type:
sudo spoofy duid randomize en0 --type=LLTSet specific DUID (requires root)
sudo spoofy duid set 00:03:00:01:aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff en0Sync DUID to current MAC (requires root)
Match DUID to the current MAC address of an interface (useful after MAC spoofing):
sudo spoofy duid sync en0With specific type:
sudo spoofy duid sync en0 --type=LLTTypical workflow for complete identity spoofing:
sudo spoofy randomize en0 # Spoof MAC first
sudo spoofy duid sync en0 # Then sync DUID to matchThis ensures both layers show the same spoofed identity on IPv6 networks.
Restore to original DUID (requires root)
Return to your original (pre-spoofing) DUID:
sudo spoofy duid restore en0Reset DUID (requires root)
Delete current DUID and let the system generate a NEW random one:
sudo spoofy duid reset en0Important: reset generates a NEW DUID, while restore returns to your ORIGINAL.
DUID Types
| Type | Name | Description | |------|------|-------------| | 1 | DUID-LLT | Link-layer address + timestamp (most common) | | 2 | DUID-EN | Enterprise number + identifier | | 3 | DUID-LL | Link-layer address only (default) | | 4 | DUID-UUID | UUID-based identifier |
Programmatic Usage
const spoofy = require('spoofy');
// Get current DUID
const current = spoofy.duid.getCurrentDUID();
console.log('Current DUID:', spoofy.duid.formatDUID(current));
// Parse DUID info
const info = spoofy.duid.parseDUID(current);
console.log('Type:', info.typeName);
console.log('MAC:', info.lladdr);
// Check if original is stored
if (spoofy.duid.hasOriginalDUID()) {
const original = spoofy.duid.getOriginalDUID();
console.log('Original DUID:', spoofy.duid.formatDUID(original));
}
// Generate a random DUID
const newDuid = spoofy.duid.generateDUID(spoofy.duid.DUID_TYPES.DUID_LL);
console.log('Generated:', spoofy.duid.formatDUID(newDuid));
// Set DUID (requires root) - automatically saves original on first call
spoofy.duid.setDUID(newDuid, 'en0');
// Randomize DUID
spoofy.duid.randomizeDUID(spoofy.duid.DUID_TYPES.DUID_LLT, 'en0');
// Sync DUID to current MAC address
spoofy.duid.syncDUID('en0', spoofy.duid.DUID_TYPES.DUID_LL);
// Restore to original DUID
spoofy.duid.restoreDUID('en0');Combined MAC + DUID Spoofing
For complete identity change on IPv6 networks, you should change both MAC and DUID.
Recommended workflow using sync:
sudo spoofy randomize en0 # Spoof MAC first
sudo spoofy duid sync en0 # Sync DUID to match spoofed MACThe sync command automatically matches the DUID to your current (spoofed) MAC address.
Alternative - randomize both separately:
sudo spoofy randomize en0
sudo spoofy duid randomize en0Manual sync for advanced use:
When using DUID-LL or DUID-LLT types, the DUID includes the MAC address. For consistent spoofing, ensure the MAC in your DUID matches your spoofed MAC:
const spoofy = require('spoofy');
// Spoof MAC
const newMac = '00:11:22:33:44:55';
spoofy.setInterfaceMAC('en0', newMac, 'Wi-Fi');
// Create matching DUID
const duid = spoofy.duid.generateDUID(spoofy.duid.DUID_TYPES.DUID_LL, newMac);
spoofy.duid.setDUID(duid, 'en0');Platform Support
macOS ✅
- ✅ Fully supported and tested on macOS Tahoe 26.2
- ✅ Works on macOS Sequoia 15.4+
- ⚠️ Older versions may work but are untested
Linux 🚧
Coming soon! Linux support is planned but not yet implemented in this fork.
Running MAC change commands on Linux will display a "coming soon" message. You can still use spoofy list to view network interfaces.
The upcoming Linux implementation will use modern ip link commands instead of the deprecated ifconfig tool.
Windows 🚧
Coming soon! Windows support is planned but not yet implemented in this fork.
Running MAC change commands on Windows will display a "coming soon" message. You can still use spoofy list to view network interfaces.
The upcoming Windows implementation will use PowerShell for more reliable adapter management.
Known Issues
- WiFi will briefly disconnect when changing MAC address
- Some network restrictions or hardware may prevent MAC spoofing
- Requires sudo/root privileges for all MAC address and DUID changes
- DUID changes may require DHCPv6 lease renewal to take effect
Troubleshooting
If you encounter errors:
- Make sure you're running with
sudo(required for network changes) - Ensure WiFi is turned on before attempting to change MAC
- On modern macOS, you may need to reconnect to WiFi after the change
- Try running
networksetup -detectnewhardwareif changes don't take effect - For DUID changes, you may need to disable/re-enable IPv6 or renew DHCPv6 lease
Contributing
This is an active fork. Contributions, bug reports, and feature requests are welcome!
License
MIT License (inherited from original project)
Credits
Originally based on the spoof project. This fork maintains compatibility with modern operating systems.
