bbot
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Description:
OSINT automation tool
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.7.2@3  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: osint reconnaissance security pentesting automation
Install: brew install bbot
About:
BBOT is a versatile OSINT automation tool designed for reconnaissance and security testing. It can recursively scan subdomains and leverage various modules for tasks like port scanning, web probing, and vulnerability detection. Its key value lies in its ability to aggregate data from multiple sources into a unified graph structure.
Key Features:
  • Modular architecture allowing easy extension and customization
  • Recursive subdomain enumeration and network traversal
  • Integration with tools like Nmap, nuclei, and masscan
  • Output to multiple formats including JSON, CSV, and Neo4j
Use Cases:
  • Automated external attack surface discovery
  • Red team reconnaissance and intelligence gathering
  • Continuous monitoring of assets for new exposures
Alternatives:
  • Amass – Amass focuses heavily on DNS enumeration, whereas BBOT offers a broader suite of modules including web analysis and vulnerability scanning.
  • Subfinder – Subfinder is a specialized passive subdomain discovery tool, while BBOT provides active scanning capabilities and a graph-based data model.
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Dependencies: certifi, cryptography, libyaml, openssl@3, pydantic, python@3.14, zeromq
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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