PyScan Tool

Features

• Command-Line Interface (CLI): The default interface for scanning ports directly from the terminal.
• Service Name Identification: Automatically identifies and displays the service associated with each open port.
• TCP and UDP Scanning: Options to scan for both TCP and UDP ports.
• Configurable Timeout: Users can specify the timeout duration for connection attempts.

Installation

Option 1: Install from PyPI

To install pyscan-tool directly from PyPI:

pip install pyscan-tool

Option 2: Build from Source

For those who prefer to build it themselves:

1. Clone the repository and navigate to the project directory:

   git clone https://github.com/h471x/port_scanner.git
   cd port_scanner
   

2. Build the package:

   python setup.py sdist bdist_wheel
   

3. Install the package:

   pip install dist/*.whl
   

Usage

Once the package is installed, you can use the pyscan command from the terminal. The script accepts the following command-line arguments:

• IP Address:

  • -ip or --ip-address: Specify the IP address to scan.

• Port Range:

  • -r or --range: Specify the port range to scan (e.g., 80-443).

• Protocol:

  • -p or --protocol: Specify the protocol to use (tcp or udp). Default is tcp.

• Timeout:

  • -t or --timeout: Specify the timeout duration in seconds. Default is 1.0.

Example Usage

1. Basic Scan:

   pyscan -ip <ip_address> -r 80-443
   

2. Specify Protocol and Timeout:

   pyscan -ip <ip_address> -r 1-100 -p udp -t 2
   

3. Help Option: For help with command-line options, use:

   pyscan -h
   

Development

To modify or extend the functionality, ensure you have the required dependencies installed. You can add new features to the CLI as needed.

Contributing

Feel free to fork this repository, open issues, or submit pull requests with improvements or bug fixes. Your contributions help make the PyScan Tool better!