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tcpdump

Command-line packet analyzer for monitoring, capturing, and filtering network traffic in real time. Supports TCP/IP protocols, pcap file export, BPF syntax, timestamped outputs, and works on UNIX-like systems with both wired and wireless interfaces.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

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Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • BSD
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  1.  Command line interface
  2.  Bib Tex Sniffer
  3.  Detailed packet analysis

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  • Developed by

    Tcpdump/Libpcap
  • Licensing

    Open Source and Free product.
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  • Alternatives

    30 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

AlternativeTo Categories

Network & AdminOS & Utilities

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  •  926 Forks
  •  132 Open Issues
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What is tcpdump?

tcpdump is a common packet analyzer that runs under the command line. It allows the user to intercept and display TCP/IP and other packets being transmitted or received over a network to which the computer is attached.

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