Description:
Fast and multi-purpose HTTP toolkit
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
reconnaissance
security
networking
fingerprinting
cli
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Install:
brew install httpx
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About:
Httpx is a versatile command-line tool designed for reconnaissance and information gathering on web services. It efficiently probes targets to identify open ports, detect technologies, and extract server headers. Its multi-purpose nature makes it an essential utility for security professionals and developers needing to scan and analyze network infrastructure.
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Key Features:
- Supports scanning for open ports and services
- Performs technology detection and fingerprinting
- Extracts server headers and other metadata
- Handles large lists of targets efficiently
- Offers customizable output formats
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Use Cases:
- Performing security reconnaissance on target domains
- Identifying technologies and services running on servers
- Compiling lists of active web assets for penetration testing
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Alternatives:
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nmap
– Nmap is a comprehensive network scanner, while httpx is specifically optimized for HTTP-based service discovery and fingerprinting.
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masscan
– Masscan focuses on high-speed port scanning of the entire internet, whereas httpx provides deeper application-layer inspection.
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