netscli Felix Stubner
winget install --id=fstubner.netscli -e netscli: A Comprehensive Network Scanner
Primary Purpose:
netscli is a versatile network scanner designed to discover hosts on a subnet, scan TCP ports, and resolve DNS records. It offers a robust solution for network discovery and analysis.
Key Features:
- Cross-Platform Availability: Runs seamlessly on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Multiple Interfaces: Accessible via CLI, terminal UI with autocomplete, desktop app, and MCP server for AI integration.
- Structured Output: Supports JSON/YAML output for easy scripting and data processing.
- Vendor Lookup: Provides vendor information through ARP table analysis.
- Packet Capture: Optional packet capture using Npcap (Windows) or libpcap (Linux/macOS).
- Diverse Functionality: Includes host discovery, port scanning, DNS resolution, mDNS/Bonjour support, and ARP table inspection.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for network administrators, security professionals, and developers needing efficient network insights. Its multi-interface approach allows integration with AI tools, enhancing automation capabilities. Whether scripting or using a GUI, netscli provides essential network data efficiently.
Installation:
Available via winget on Windows: winget install fstubner.netscli.
netscli is an open-source tool under the MIT license, offering flexibility and reliability for various network tasks.