meta-rules-dat is a collection of binary-encoded network datasets used to identify and categorize traffic for routing on resource-constrained devices. It provides a structured domain categorization list and a geographic IP routing dataset to map network traffic to specific countries or service providers.
The project utilizes trie-based lookup data and compact binary serialization to enable high-performance prefix matching and fast domain-to-category resolution. To minimize memory and storage overhead, it employs stripped-down GeoIP mapping that removes non-essential metadata.
The datasets cover network traffic categorization and routing management, organizing network requests into groups such as advertising or global services. This allows for the application of targeted routing and blocking policies based on site type, origin country, or service provider.
