ipv6toolkit ☆

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Description:
Security assessment and troubleshooting tool for IPv6

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Security

Tags: ipv6 security networking penetration-testing troubleshooting

Install: brew install ipv6toolkit

About:
IPv6 Toolkit is a comprehensive suite of security assessment and troubleshooting tools designed specifically for IPv6 networks. It provides capabilities for packet crafting, traffic generation, and network discovery to identify potential vulnerabilities. The toolkit helps administrators and security professionals validate the security posture and operational readiness of their IPv6 infrastructure.

Key Features:

Extensive suite of attack and defense tools
Advanced packet crafting and transmission capabilities
Network discovery and reconnaissance features
Support for various transition mechanisms
Command-line interface for automation

Use Cases:

Performing IPv6 network penetration testing
Troubleshooting connectivity and configuration issues
Validating firewall and security device rulesets
Educating teams on IPv6 security best practices

Alternatives:

thc-ipv6 – Another comprehensive IPv6 attack toolkit, focused more on offensive security testing
nmap – General purpose network scanner with IPv6 support, less specialized for IPv6-specific attacks

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 11:11am		0	VERSION_BUMP	a559d888
Sep 14, 2024 9:24am		0	VERSION_BUMP	b3f27599