Description:
Capture Wi-Fi packets
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 2.7.8@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@IntuiBits |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
wifi
networking
packet-capture
monitoring
debugging
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Install:
brew install --cask airtool
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About:
airtool is a native macOS application designed for seamless Wi-Fi packet capture across all Wi-Fi channels. It provides a user-friendly interface to the powerful command-line utility tcpdump, enabling users to easily monitor and analyze wireless network traffic. The tool is essential for network administrators and developers needing to diagnose connectivity issues or audit network security.
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Key Features:
- Simple GUI for tcpdump
- Multi-channel capture support
- Monitor mode integration
- Raw packet data export
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Use Cases:
- Troubleshooting Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Analyzing wireless network performance
- Security auditing of Wi-Fi traffic
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Alternatives:
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Wireshark
– Wireshark is a full-featured network protocol analyzer with deep inspection capabilities, whereas airtool focuses specifically on streamlined Wi-Fi packet capture.
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tcpdump
– tcpdump is the command-line engine that airtool uses, offering powerful capabilities but requiring manual command syntax knowledge.
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| Aug 12, 2026 3:46pm |
2.7.8 |
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| Aug 11, 2026 6:43pm |
2.7.7 |
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| Jun 30, 2026 1:24am |
2.7.6 |
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| May 13, 2026 1:19am |
2.7.5 |
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| Feb 19, 2026 6:42pm |
2.7.4 |
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0a1fa174 |
| Feb 10, 2026 1:02am |
2.7.3 |
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a35d9131 |
| Feb 8, 2026 1:08am |
2.7.2 |
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| Jan 15, 2026 3:55am |
2.7.1 |
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| Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm |
2.6.1 |
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35f0599f |
| Dec 24, 2023 9:24am |
2.5.3 |
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| Sep 28, 2023 8:28pm |
2.5.2 |
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| Jul 28, 2023 7:46am |
2.5.1 |
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6e12df00 |
| Apr 14, 2023 3:38am |
2.5 |
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| Feb 28, 2023 5:47pm |
2.4.4 |
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| Jan 26, 2023 1:16pm |
2.4.3,19 |
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| Oct 26, 2022 9:05pm |
2.4.2,18 |
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2.4.1,17 |
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2.4,16 |
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