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NetsCLI

NetsCLI is ranked #10 of 25 in port scanner software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.

Compared on port scanner software

Free plan
Yes
Deployment
cli
Scan scope
network
Service detection
Yes
OS detection
No
Export formats
JSON, YAML, Markdown

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netscli.com
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NetsCLI
Purpose
NetsCLI is an open-source network scanner for discovering LAN devices, scanning TCP and UDP ports, querying DNS, and inspecting hosts.
Ways to use it
It provides a desktop app, terminal UI, command-line interface, and MCP server built on one Rust core.
Desktop app
The desktop app supports multiple investigation tabs and lets users sort, filter, export, and review scan history.
CLI output
Network operations support JSON and YAML output, while lists also support CSV and Markdown.
Integrations
The MCP server runs over stdio and exposes structured tools for network discovery, scanning, ping, DNS, ARP, host inspection, sweeps, interfaces, and mDNS discovery.
License and cost
NetsCLI is MIT-licensed and free for personal, open-source, and commercial use.
Platforms
The CLI and terminal UI are published for Windows, macOS, and Linux; the desktop app is also published for all three operating systems.
Download integrity
The site says every binary and installer is checksummed and signed with Sigstore cosign, and links to download verification instructions.
Packet capture requirement
Packet capture is available only in separate packet-capture downloads and requires libpcap on Linux or macOS, or Npcap on Windows.
Notable limits
The site says NetsCLI does not provide remote administration and lacks advanced service detection, NSE scripts, and OS fingerprinting compared with nmap.
Maker
The site credits Felix Stubner as the maker.
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Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

  • Best Port Scanner Software in 2026#10 of 25

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Sources

  • netscli.com· checked 4 Oct 2026
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