sshtrix ☆
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Description:
SSH login cracker
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: ssh security cracker pentesting authentication
Install: brew install sshtrix
About:
Sshtrix is a multi-threaded SSH login cracker designed for penetration testing and security auditing. It allows users to test the strength of SSH credentials by attempting rapid logins against a target server. The tool helps identify weak passwords and improve system security configurations.
Key Features:
  • Multi-threaded attack engine for high-speed credential testing
  • Supports custom wordlists and password dictionaries
  • Configurable connection timeouts and retry limits
  • Simple command-line interface for quick deployment
Use Cases:
  • Penetration testing to assess SSH server security
  • Security auditing to identify weak user credentials
Alternatives:
  • hydra – Hydra is a more comprehensive network login cracker supporting many protocols beyond SSH
  • medusa – Medusa offers parallelized login attacks with broader protocol support
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:44am 0 VERSION_BUMP d0e9aca9
Sep 13, 2024 3:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9ba59e09
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