netshow ☆
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Description:
Interactive network connection monitor with friendly service names
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.2.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 8, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking monitoring cli diagnostics security
Install: brew install netshow
About:
Netshow is an interactive command-line utility that monitors active network connections and resolves them to human-readable service names. It provides real-time visibility into what applications are communicating over the network, making it easier to diagnose unexpected traffic. The tool simplifies network analysis by replacing cryptic port numbers with friendly service descriptions.
Key Features:
  • Real-time monitoring of active network connections
  • Automatic resolution of ports to friendly service names
  • Interactive, user-friendly terminal interface
  • Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows
Use Cases:
  • Diagnosing which applications are making network connections
  • Monitoring for suspicious or unexpected network activity
  • Troubleshooting firewall rules and network configuration
  • Learning what services are running on your system
Alternatives:
  • lsof – lsof provides raw connection data but lacks friendly service name resolution and interactive UI
  • iftop – iftop shows bandwidth usage per connection but doesn't resolve service names
  • netstat – netstat is a standard tool but requires manual interpretation of port numbers
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 8, 2025 10:11am 0 NEW f5429de8
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