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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2024 11:02pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	d9125737