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See the address the internet sees and the one devices use locally
Keep the public-facing address and primary LAN address together, with a clear explanation of which lookup reaches the network and a copy action beside each value.
IP Address LookupMac Workflows
See the public, local, IPv4, and IPv6 addresses that matter.
IP Address Lookup brings the internet-facing address and active local interface addresses into one clean view. The public lookup is isolated and explained, local values come directly from macOS, and every useful address remains ready to copy without an ad-filled lookup site.
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This tool is a local inspection and workflow utility for files, settings, and development tasks you control. It reviews selected local information only; Foldout does not connect to other machines, manage accounts, monitor networks, or provide a live service.
What it does
Distinguish the address visible outside the network from the addresses devices and local servers use inside it.
See the public-facing address with its lookup source.
Identify the primary local address and interface.
Review active IPv4 and IPv6 values together.
Exclude loopback and link-local clutter.
Refresh and copy only the address needed.
Know which address to share
Separate the internet-facing address from every useful local interface.
Public, primary local, IPv4, IPv6, interface labels, refresh, and copy actions stay explicit about what is local and what reaches the network.
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Separate useful IPv4 and IPv6 addresses from interface noise
Review every active address with its family and interface, choose whether IPv6 is included, refresh locally, and copy only the value needed for setup or documentation.
Why it belongs
Why IP Address Lookup earns a place in the toolbox.
The practical details that make this job faster, clearer, or safer than doing it by hand.
Public and local are not confused
The internet-facing value and the primary LAN value have separate, clearly labeled sections.
The network boundary is explicit
Only the public-IP request reaches an external lookup service; local addresses are read directly from macOS interfaces.
Interface detail stays useful
Address family and interface labels make setup notes and local-server configuration less error-prone.
How to use it
From opening the tool to saving the result.
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Open IP Address Lookup.
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Compare the public and primary local values.
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Review all active IPv4 and IPv6 interfaces.
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Refresh or copy the address needed.
Questions
Before you try IP Address Lookup
Does public IP lookup use the network?
Yes. Public IP lookup is a network request; local addresses are read from the Mac.
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