Sniffnet

Monitor network traffic.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Select the network interface to inspect and visualize traffic. Cross-platform GUI. Shows stats and real-time graphs. Identifies the upstream service e.g. GitHub, and can highlight suspicious traffic e.g. botnets or malware. Notifications on specific events. Can export pcap. Available via multiple package managers as well as downloadable binaries. Open source.

Tradeoffs

Non-native UI, but it’s not Electron!

Is Sniffnet a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2024-08-08. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers who need to monitor network traffic should consider Sniffnet

Why consider it

Sniffnet allows developers to visualize traffic and identify suspicious activity

Keep in mind

The UI may not be native

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