cocoapacketanalyzer ☆
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Description:
Network protocol analyzer and packet sniffer
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.5.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking packet-sniffer protocol-analyzer developer-tools diagnostics
Install: brew install --cask cocoapacketanalyzer
About:
CocoaPacketAnalyzer is a native macOS application designed for inspecting and analyzing network traffic. It captures data packets in real-time, allowing users to decode and view detailed protocol information. This tool is essential for developers and network administrators needing to diagnose connectivity issues or monitor network activity.
Key Features:
  • Real-time packet capture and analysis
  • Support for various network protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP, etc.)
  • Hexadecimal and ASCII views of packet data
  • Filtering and search capabilities for large traffic volumes
Use Cases:
  • Debugging network communication issues in applications
  • Analyzing traffic patterns for security auditing
Alternatives:
  • Wireshark – Industry-standard, cross-platform tool with extensive protocol support, whereas CocoaPacketAnalyzer offers a more lightweight, macOS-native experience.
  • tcpdump – Command-line utility for packet capture; CocoaPacketAnalyzer provides a graphical user interface for easier visualization.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jun 15, 2026 10:21pm 2.5.6 0 VERSION_BUMP fc5808cc
Jun 6, 2026 1:32am 2.5.5 0 VERSION_BUMP f0529e55
May 29, 2026 10:14pm 2.5.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 6fc33dc3
May 12, 2026 4:24pm 2.5.3 0 VERSION_BUMP dd8270fc
May 5, 2026 9:55pm 2.5.2 0 VERSION_BUMP fc24b0f8
May 4, 2026 7:10pm 2.5.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 3a94c120
Apr 25, 2026 1:12am 2.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 74c5f57b
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