pulledpork ☆
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Description:
Snort rule management
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: snort ids security rules networking
Install: brew install pulledpork
About:
Pulledpork is a Perl script designed to automate the management of Snort intrusion detection rules. It downloads rule sets from various sources, processes them, and generates updated configuration files. This tool simplifies the complex task of keeping a Snort installation current with the latest threat signatures.
Key Features:
  • Automated rule downloading from multiple sources
  • Flexible rule management and filtering
  • Supports Snort 2.x and 3.x
  • Preprocessor and rule dependency handling
Use Cases:
  • Automating Snort rule updates on network security sensors
  • Managing rule sets for home or enterprise network monitoring
  • Integrating Snort rule management into DevOps security pipelines
Alternatives:
  • Oinkmaster – An older rule management tool; Pulledpork is generally considered more modern and feature-rich.
  • Snort Rule Management Scripts – Custom bash scripts; Pulledpork offers a standardized, robust solution without reinventing the wheel.
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