hcxtools ☆

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Description:
Utils for conversion of cap/pcap/pcapng WiFi dump files

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Security

Tags: wifi security pentesting hashcat networking

Install: brew install hcxtools

About:
hcxtools is a suite of utilities designed for converting WiFi capture files (cap, pcap, pcapng) into formats usable by password cracking tools like Hashcat. It extracts essential hash data from handshakes and PMKID captures, streamlining the process of auditing WPA/WPA2 network security. The tools are a critical component for penetration testers analyzing wireless network vulnerabilities.

Key Features:

Converts cap/pcap/pcapng files to Hashcat hash formats
Extracts WPA/WPA2 handshakes and PMKID hashes
Includes tools for analyzing and filtering capture data
Supports integration with hcxdumptool for a complete workflow

Use Cases:

Auditing the security of your own WiFi networks
Penetration testing and wireless security assessments
Converting raw capture files for offline password cracking

Alternatives:

Wireshark – Wireshark is a general-purpose network protocol analyzer, whereas hcxtools is specialized for extracting security hashes from WiFi captures.
aircrack-ng – While aircrack-ng is a full suite for WiFi auditing, hcxtools is often preferred for its efficient conversion to Hashcat-compatible formats.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 11, 2024 11:19am		0	VERSION_BUMP	1e833d74