wireshark-chmodbpf ☆
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Description:
Network protocol analyzer
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.6.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @WiresharkNews  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: networking packet-analyzer protocol-analyzer security debugging
Install: brew install --cask wireshark-chmodbpf
About:
Wireshark-ChmodBPF is a helper utility included with the Wireshark network protocol analyzer. It manages the special BPF (Berkeley Packet Filter) device permissions, allowing non-root users to capture network traffic securely. This cask ensures proper access configuration for a seamless packet analysis experience.
Key Features:
  • Automates permission management for packet capture
  • Enables non-root user access to network interfaces
  • Integrates seamlessly with the Wireshark installation
  • Enhances system security by avoiding full root privileges
Use Cases:
  • Setting up Wireshark for team members without granting sudo access
  • Troubleshooting network connectivity and application protocols
  • Performing security analysis and penetration testing
Alternatives:
  • tcpdump – A command-line packet analyzer; lacks the GUI and extensive protocol decoding of Wireshark.
  • tshark – The CLI version of Wireshark; still requires the same BPF permissions for full functionality.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 14, 2026 8:04pm 4.6.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 73b2e779
Sep 15, 2025 1:25pm 4.4.9 0 VERSION_BUMP e2c3b2e7
Aug 29, 2025 2:10am 4.4.9 0 VERSION_BUMP d4e6b598
Jul 11, 2024 1:38am 4.2.6 0 VERSION_BUMP e9e4ae22
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