fprobe ☆
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Description:
Libpcap-based NetFlow probe
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking monitoring netflow traffic-analysis libpcap
Install: brew install fprobe
About:
Fprobe is a network monitoring tool that captures network traffic using libpcap and exports flow data in NetFlow v5 format. It efficiently aggregates packet data into flows, enabling bandwidth usage analysis and network auditing. This makes it ideal for monitoring traffic patterns on routers and network interfaces without full packet inspection.
Key Features:
  • Exports data in NetFlow v5 format
  • Uses libpcap for packet capture
  • Supports filtering and interface binding
  • Low resource footprint
Use Cases:
  • Network bandwidth usage monitoring
  • Traffic accounting for ISPs and enterprises
  • Security auditing and anomaly detection
Alternatives:
  • nProbe – nProbe is a more feature-rich commercial NetFlow generator with wider protocol support.
  • pmacct – pmacct is a flexible IP accounting tool that supports multiple flow formats and storage backends.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 13, 2025 5:47pm 0 VERSION_BUMP ee2bd29f
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