{"id":3007,"date":"2025-08-30T01:00:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T01:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/introducing-netpeek-the-new-user-friendly-network-scanner-for-linux\/"},"modified":"2025-08-30T01:00:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T01:00:42","slug":"introducing-netpeek-the-new-user-friendly-network-scanner-for-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/introducing-netpeek-the-new-user-friendly-network-scanner-for-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing NetPeek: The New User-Friendly Network Scanner for Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Curious about what&#8217;s on your local network? Beyond your devices, there might be other connections that could pose risks or offer insights. Traditionally, mapping a network involves using command-line tools like <code>nmap<\/code>. Though effective, many users find terminal commands daunting.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there are GUI alternatives available. Tools like Angry IP and Zenmap offer user-friendly interfaces, but they can still be overwhelming for casual users trying to quickly determine open ports on local devices.<\/p>\n<p>Enter <em>NetPeek<\/em>, a new network scanning app designed with usability in mind. Built for GNOME using Python and GTK4\/libadwaita, <em>NetPeek<\/em> is open-source and available on GitHub. Unlike complex scanners, it presents essential features in a straightforward manner:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Network scanning to identify active devices<\/li>\n<li>Port scanning to reveal open ports on those devices<\/li>\n<li>Multi-threaded capabilities for speedy scans<\/li>\n<li>Flexible input options, supporting CIDR notation and IP ranges<\/li>\n<li>Automatic detection of local IP ranges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Detected devices are listed in ascending order, making it easy to track changes across scans. 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