A CLI tool that captures packets and explains them step by step like a debugger for networking.
Project description
Sniff
A CLI tool that captures packets and explains them step by step like a debugger for networking.
Features
- Can capture TCP packets and output binary data, whilst translating the bytes to ASCII.
- Can detect TCP handshakes.
Tech Stack
- Python
📦 Installation & Setup
Using Python Package Index (PyPI)
pip install ntc-sniff
Maunal Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/ntcofficial/sniff.git
cd sniff
pip install -e .
echo "alias ntc-sniff-m=sudo python -m ntc_sniff.main"
Usage
[i] Replace ntc-sniff with ntc-sniff-m if manually installed. ntc-sniff [-h] --iface IFACE [--count COUNT] [--explain]
ntc-sniff: packet analyzer CLI
options: -h, --help show this help message and exit --iface IFACE Network Interface --count COUNT Number of packets --explain Explain packet bytes
📝 Changelog
1.0.7.4 >
- Can capture TCP packets and output binary data, whilst translating the bytes to ASCII.
- Can detect TCP handshakes.
🤝 Contributing
Currently in early development. Contributions may be opened in the future. Suggestions and feedback are welcome.
Author
Jasper
Founder - Next Tech Creations
License
This is licensed under the MIT License.
📜 License Text
Copyright 2026 Next Tech Creations
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The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
📬 Contact
For questions, feedback, or collaboration:
- 📧 Email: nexttechcreations@gmail.com
- 🌐 Website: nexttechcreations.pages.dev
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