nuclei ☆
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Description:
HTTP/DNS scanner configurable via YAML templates
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.6.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 16, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security scanner vulnerability-detection pentesting yaml
Install: brew install nuclei
About:
Nuclei is a fast, template-based vulnerability scanner designed to send requests across a large number of hosts. It uses simple YAML templates to detect vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and exposed endpoints across web applications, networks, and infrastructure.
Key Features:
  • YAML-based templating for easy customization
  • Supports HTTP, DNS, TCP, and SSL protocols
  • Low false-positive rate with precise matching
  • Concurrent scanning for high performance
Use Cases:
  • Automated vulnerability scanning across web applications
  • Penetration testing and security assessments
  • Continuous security monitoring of infrastructure
Alternatives:
  • masscan – Nuclei focuses on vulnerability detection via templates, while masscan is primarily a high-speed port scanner
  • Nikto – Nuclei offers modern YAML templates and better performance compared to Nikto's Perl-based legacy approach
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 16, 2025 11:10am 0 VERSION_BUMP 5e4f20d9
Dec 4, 2025 11:21pm 0 VERSION_BUMP fdbe0b29
Sep 15, 2025 10:23pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9cb7d41a
Sep 28, 2024 6:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a51279da
Sep 28, 2024 3:42pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5080dd73
Sep 26, 2024 9:47am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7aab55bc
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