netscanner ☆

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Description:
Network scanner with features like WiFi scanning, packetdump and more

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: networking packet-capture wifi-scanner diagnostics cli

Install: brew install netscanner

About:
Netscanner is a comprehensive network analysis tool that provides real-time monitoring of network interfaces and traffic. It combines WiFi scanning capabilities with packet inspection features, allowing users to capture and analyze network packets directly from the command line. The tool offers a visual interface for monitoring network activity, making it valuable for both diagnostic tasks and security analysis.

Key Features:

Real-time WiFi scanning and network interface monitoring
Packet capture and dump functionality
Visual network traffic representation
Command-line interface for efficient operation

Use Cases:

Diagnosing network connectivity and performance issues
Monitoring WiFi signal strength and channel usage
Capturing and analyzing network packets for troubleshooting
Security auditing of local network traffic

Alternatives:

wireshark – Full-featured GUI packet analyzer with extensive protocol support
tcpdump – Command-line packet capture tool, more focused on raw packet dumping
nmap – Network discovery and security auditing tool, focused on port scanning

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 7:59am		0	VERSION_BUMP	a91272fa