Description:
Fast, simple, recursive content discovery tool written in Rust
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 2.13.1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
security
reconnaissance
web
pentesting
rust
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Install:
brew install feroxbuster
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About:
Feroxbuster is a high-performance web content discovery tool written in Rust. It uses multi-threaded recursive scanning to efficiently identify hidden directories, files, and endpoints on web servers. Its speed and flexibility make it a powerful alternative to traditional tools like Dirb or Gobuster.
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Key Features:
- Multi-threaded recursive scanning for speed
- Extension and parameter fuzzing capabilities
- Filtering options to exclude specific response codes or lengths
- Configuration file support and flexible output formats
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Use Cases:
- Penetration testing and red team reconnaissance
- Identifying exposed administrative interfaces
- Discovering backup files or hidden API endpoints
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Alternatives:
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gobuster
– Go-based tool; similar functionality but feroxbuster is often cited for speed and ease of use.
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dirb
– Classic tool; feroxbuster is significantly faster and supports recursive scanning natively.
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License: MIT
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Dependencies: openssl@3
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Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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