hellw1nd / python-portscanner

Python3 Port Scanner using terminal

Basic Port Scanner Tool in Python

Introduction

This is a basic port scanner tool implemented in Python. It allows you to scan for open ports on a specified target host within a customizable port range.

Features

• Scan for open ports on a target host.
• Specify a customizable range of ports to scan.
• Simple and easy-to-use.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x installed on your system.

Usage

1. Clone the repository or download the Python script.

   git clone https://github.com/hellw1nd/Python-PortScanner

2. Navigate to the directory.

   cd your-port-scanner

3. Run the script with the target host and port range as arguments.

   python3 scanner.py <target-ip>

   Example:

   python3 scanner.py example.com 

4. View the results.

   The script will display a list of open ports on the target host within the specified range.

Script Details

• The script uses the socket module in Python to check for open ports.
• The default port range in the script is set from 50 to 85, but you can customize it based on your needs.
• The script provides a simple banner and displays the time the scan started.

Disclaimer

This tool is intended for educational purposes only. Do not use it on systems or networks without proper authorization.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.