# Whosthere LAN discovery tool. Source: [Console review]() Website: [https://github.com/ramonvermeulen/whosthere]() Profile updated: 2026-10-16 Category: [Terminal utilities]() ## Supported tech stack Research checked: 2026-10-11 ### Runs on - Linux (Operating system) - macOS (Operating system) ### Written in - Go (Language) Source: [Research source]() Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support. LAN discovery terminal app is written in Go; platform list includes Linux and macOS. ## Console’s review — 2026-02-05 Reviewed: 2026-02-05 Author: [David Mytton]() Citation: [This review]() ### What we like Scans your local network (mDNS and SSDP) to find devices, identifying them using ARP and manufacturer metadata lookup. Doesn’t require elevated privileges. Can also (optionally) scan ports. Built as a TUI, but can also run in the background with a queryable API. Supports themes. ### Tradeoffs Designed as a TUI so the CLI command is more limited. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2026-02-05. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. ## Is Whosthere a fit? Based on [Console’s review published on 2026-02-05](). Summary updated: 2026-10-16 ### Who it’s for Users who need to discover devices on their local network ### Why consider it It can scan the local network to find devices without requiring elevated privileges ### Keep in mind The CLI command is more limited due to its TUI design [Selection criteria]() · [About Console]() · [Browse tools]()