update-paopaodns-ttl-rules

mmm1h's avatarfrom mmm1h

Refresh PaoPaoDNS force TTL rules by running scripts/update_dns.py and updating force_ttl_rules.txt, or adjusting scripts/update_dns_rules.sh for server-side updates. Use when DNS rule sources or outputs need updates in this repo.

⭐2stars🔀0forks📁View on GitHub🕐Updated Jan 11, 2026
[IT Helpdesk and Runbooks]

When & Why to Use This Skill

The Update PaoPaoDNS TTL Rules skill is a specialized automation tool designed to streamline DNS configuration management. It automates the process of regenerating force TTL rules from upstream sources using Python scripts and synchronizing those updates to server-side environments via shell scripts. This ensures that DNS settings remain accurate, high-performing, and consistent across local and remote deployments without manual intervention.

Use Cases

  • Upstream Rule Synchronization: Automatically fetch and aggregate the latest DNS rules from multiple external sources to keep the PaoPaoDNS configuration current.
  • Automated Server Deployment: Use the provided shell scripts to pull the latest force_ttl_rules.txt from a repository to a production server, ensuring seamless updates.
  • Network Optimization: Quickly adjust primary and fallback DNS settings within the script to improve resolution speed and reliability across the network infrastructure.
  • Configuration Maintenance: Periodically refresh DNS rule headers and timestamps to maintain audit trails and ensure rule integrity.
nameupdate-paopaodns-ttl-rules
descriptionRefresh PaoPaoDNS force TTL rules by running scripts/update_dns.py and updating force_ttl_rules.txt, or adjusting scripts/update_dns_rules.sh for server-side updates. Use when DNS rule sources or outputs need updates in this repo.

Update PaoPaoDNS TTL Rules

Overview

Regenerate force_ttl_rules.txt from upstream rule sources using the local Python script and keep the server-side updater aligned.

Local regeneration

  • Run python scripts/update_dns.py from the repo root.
  • Ensure network access and the Python requests package are available.
  • Confirm the output file force_ttl_rules.txt is updated with a fresh header (timestamp, count, DNS, source URLs).

Source and DNS settings

  • Adjust SOURCE_URLS, PRIMARY_DNS, or FALLBACK_DNS in scripts/update_dns.py only when required.
  • Keep OUTPUT_FILE pointing to force_ttl_rules.txt.

Server-side updater

  • Use scripts/update_dns_rules.sh on the server to pull the latest force_ttl_rules.txt from GitHub.
  • Update REMOTE_URL, LOCAL_FILE, and RESTART_CMD only if deployment paths or service names change.

Quick checks

  • Verify the output is non-empty and begins with the expected header block.
  • Avoid manual edits to force_ttl_rules.txt unless regenerating.