Retiring test-ipv6.com

TL;DR: I will retire test-ipv6.com in December 2025.

I have provided test-ipv6.com to the public since 2010. I've sunk significant resources - engineering, support, equipment, and hosting fees - into what is a revenue-free product.

Without going into details: I feel now is the time for me to refocus my resources within the family.
I hope people will understand, and respect this decision.

I am shutting the site down, with a target of "during winter break" (December) 2025.

Mirror operators: Should you wish to keep your mirrors up, they will stop getting updates in December.

Service providers: If you have runbooks for your support team based on this site, or based on RIPE-631, you'll need to update those.

FAQ:

Q: Will I (jfesler) transfer the source?

A: These portions are already public.

These are already public.
http://github.com/falling-sky/source
https://github.com/falling-sky/fsbuilder - used to build what's in source
https://github.com/falling-sky/mod_ip - the /ip/ handler for Apache
https://github.com/falling-sky/mtu1280d - the synthetic MTU180 netfilter daemon.

The remaining parts, such as geolocation and service provider lookups, I am contractually unable to release. Please do not ask.

Q: Will I (jfesler) transfer the domain?

A: I’d consider a reputable RIR or NIC organization serving the public interest taking things over.

Q: Should mirrors be retired?

A: I would suggest it. Once the primary site is retired, I will stop monitoring the functionality of your mirror, and stop providing geolocation and service provider lookups.

Q: I have more questions or comments!

A: If we ever meet for coffee or beer, ask me then.