Description:
Command-line interface for the Censys APIs (censys.io)
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 2.2.19@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@censys |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
security
reconnaissance
cli
osint
networking
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Install:
brew install censys
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About:
The Censys CLI provides a streamlined command-line interface for interacting with the Censys Search and ASM APIs. It enables security professionals to query the internet-wide scan database for hosts, certificates, and vulnerabilities directly from the terminal. This tool is essential for streamlining reconnaissance workflows and integrating internet intelligence into automated security scripts.
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Key Features:
- Query Censys Search and ASM APIs directly from the terminal
- Structured JSON output for easy parsing and automation
- Support for complex search queries and filtering
- Authentication management for multiple API keys
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Use Cases:
- Performing OSINT reconnaissance on IP addresses or domains
- Automating asset discovery and inventory management
- Integrating threat intelligence data into CI/CD pipelines
- Incident response triage and infrastructure analysis
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Alternatives:
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shodan
– Shodan CLI is specific to the Shodan.io API, whereas Censys CLI is for the Censys dataset.
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amass
– Amass focuses on DNS enumeration and subdomain discovery, while Censys queries a global internet census.
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License: Apache-2.0
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Dependencies: certifi, python@3.14
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Bottles available for: all
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