Dear mentors.
I am seeking a sponsor for my Debian package, smart-traceroute.
Package details:
Package name: smart-traceroute
Version: 2.0.0-1
Upstream author: Majdi Draouil draouilm@gmail.com
Section: net
License: GPL-3+
Package page: https://mentors.debian.net/package/smart-traceroute
The source builds the following binary package:
smart-traceroute – a network path intelligence tool with IP enrichment
The package can be downloaded using:
dget -x https://mentors.debian.net/debian/pool/main/s/smart-traceroute/smart-traceroute_2.0.0-1.dsc
Changes for the initial release (2.0.0-1), unstable, urgency medium:
Initial release (Closes: #1120600)
IPv4 traceroute implementation
Configurable options (maximum hops, timeout)
Clean and readable output format
Proper error handling
This is my first Debian package. I have:
Filed the ITP bug #1120600 on November 12, 2025
Followed the Debian Policy and packaging guidelines
Built the package in a clean Debian bookworm environment
Verified that it builds cleanly with no lintian errors
Tested the binary to ensure it works correctly
Uploaded the package to mentors.debian.net on December 18, 2025
Smart-traceroute is a network diagnostic tool similar to the traditional traceroute, with additional features aimed at improving network troubleshooting. It works completely offline, making it suitable for main, and has minimal dependencies, limited to libc.
I am committed to maintaining this package and responding promptly to feedback or bug reports. I would greatly appreciate any review, feedback, or sponsorship.
Best regards,
Majdi Draouil
IT Administrator | Media Consultant | Journalism Trainer
Project: SmartTraceroute
Web: https://linktr.ee/majdidraouil