scutil

scutil is a command line tool available on macOS that stands for "System Configuration Utility." It is designed to manage various aspects of the network configuration and system parameters.

One of the main functionalities of scutil is managing network locations. It allows users to create, modify, and delete network locations, which are sets of network settings for different network environments like Wi-Fi networks or Ethernet connections.

scutil also provides features to manipulate network interfaces and configure their properties. It allows users to enable/disable interfaces, set their IP addresses, configure DNS settings, and define search domains, among other network-related operations.

Additionally, scutil offers the capability to interact with the dynamic store, a component used by macOS to store and update various system information. It allows users to query and modify system parameters, network configurations, and other parameters stored in the dynamic store database.

Furthermore, scutil provides a scripting environment that enables users to automate network configuration tasks using shell scripts or other scripting languages.

Overall, scutil is a powerful command line tool in macOS that facilitates network management, system configuration, and automation tasks in an efficient manner.