Description:
Network protocol analyzer
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 4.6.5@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@WiresharkNews |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
networking
packet-analyzer
protocol-analyzer
security
debugging
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Install:
brew install --cask wireshark-chmodbpf
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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.
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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
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Use Cases:
- Setting up Wireshark for team members without granting sudo access
- Troubleshooting network connectivity and application protocols
- Performing security analysis and penetration testing
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Alternatives:
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tcpdump
– A command-line packet analyzer; lacks the GUI and extensive protocol decoding of Wireshark.
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tshark
– The CLI version of Wireshark; still requires the same BPF permissions for full functionality.
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| Apr 30, 2026 2:23am |
4.6.5 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
12e7a7c0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 10:39pm |
4.6.4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
896cc784 |
| 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 |
| Mar 28, 2024 11:14am |
4.2.4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
2153f245 |
| Feb 17, 2024 10:37am |
4.2.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
3493525f |
| Jan 4, 2024 12:38am |
4.2.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
cd730226 |
| Nov 27, 2023 9:42pm |
4.2.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9ddff0a5 |
| Nov 27, 2023 5:44pm |
4.2.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
885531c2 |
| Nov 16, 2023 6:00pm |
4.2.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
73a42a43 |
| Oct 5, 2023 12:29pm |
4.0.10 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
eb760978 |
| Oct 5, 2023 5:05am |
4.0.9 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
479c5122 |
| Apr 13, 2023 12:40pm |
4.0.5 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
2c085b0d |
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