# mtr
> Network diagnostic tool combining traceroute and ping

## Summary
Combined traceroute and ping for real-time network diagnostics

## Capabilities
- Trace network path to a destination
- Continuously monitor network hops
- Display real-time packet loss and latency statistics

## When to Use
- You need to diagnose network connectivity issues
- You want combined traceroute and ping functionality

## When NOT to Use
- You only need a simple ping check

## Related Tools
- [gping](/tools/gping) (complementary)
- [termshark](/tools/termshark) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/mtr
