nmap

nmap (Network Mapper) is a powerful open-source network scanning and security auditing tool. It can discover hosts, detect open ports, identify services, and determine operating system details across networks of any size.

It is especially useful when:

  • You need to scan networks for open ports and running services
  • You want to identify operating systems and device types
  • You are performing security audits or penetration testing
  • You require automation via the Nmap Scripting Engine (NSE)

nmap is licensed under the GPL and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It includes both a command-line interface and the optional Zenmap GUI.

Download Options

Platform Type Download
7.97 Windows Installer (.exe) Download
7.97 macOS Installer (.dmg) Download
7.97 Linux x86_64 RPM package (.rpm) Download

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