sniffer ☆
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Description:
Modern alternative network traffic sniffer
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking packet-analyzer sniffer traffic debugging security
Install: brew install sniffer
About:
Sniffer is a high-performance, modern network traffic analyzer designed to capture and inspect packets efficiently. It offers a user-friendly interface and robust features for real-time monitoring, making it a powerful alternative to traditional tools like tcpdump. Its primary value is delivering detailed network insights with improved speed and usability.
Key Features:
  • Real-time packet capture and analysis
  • Colorized output and intuitive display
  • Supports multiple protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP, etc.)
  • High performance with low overhead
  • Filtering capabilities for targeted traffic inspection
Use Cases:
  • Network troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Security analysis and intrusion detection
  • Application-level protocol debugging
  • Monitoring network bandwidth usage
Alternatives:
  • tcpdump – Sniffer provides a more modern UI and easier-to-read output, whereas tcpdump is a command-line staple known for its raw power and ubiquity.
  • Wireshark – Sniffer is a lightweight command-line tool, contrasting with Wireshark's comprehensive GUI which offers deep protocol analysis but requires more resources.
Version History
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Sep 13, 2024 11:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d9125737
Sep 24, 2023 8:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 0ef161d7
Nov 20, 2022 6:43pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d6fc76b1
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