https://github.com/paurush4/codealpha_packetsniffer
A Python-based packet sniffer for real-time network traffic analysis.
https://github.com/paurush4/codealpha_packetsniffer
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A Python-based packet sniffer for real-time network traffic analysis.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/paurush4/codealpha_packetsniffer
- Owner: paurush4
- Created: 2025-03-14T09:30:15.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-03-14T09:35:27.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-14T10:31:56.813Z (over 1 year ago)
- Topics: network, packetsniffer, python3, security
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 9.77 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Packet Sniffer in Python
## Overview
This is a Python-based packet sniffer that captures and analyzes network packets. It provides functionalities such as real-time packet capturing, protocol decoding, and output logging.
## Features
- Captures packets in real time
- Supports multiple network protocols (requires `netprotocols` module)
- Outputs packet details to the console
- Provides filtering options (future enhancement)
- Saves captured packets to a file (planned feature)
## Requirements
- Python 3.x
- `socket` module (built-in)
- `struct` module (built-in)
- `netprotocols` module (currently missing, needs implementation)
## Installation
1. Clone this repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/paurush4/CodeAlpha_PacketSniffer.git
cd packet-sniffer
```
2. Ensure you have Python installed:
```bash
python3 --version
```
3. Install dependencies (if required in the future):
```bash
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
## Usage
Run the packet sniffer with:
```bash
python3 sniffer.py
```
## Project Structure
```
packet-sniffer/
│-- core.py # Core logic for packet capturing
│-- output.py # Handles formatting and displaying packet data
│-- sniffer.py # Main entry point for the sniffer
│-- README.md # Project documentation
```
## Future Improvements
- Implement the `netprotocols` module for enhanced packet decoding.
- Add filtering options to capture specific protocols.
- Optimize performance for high-speed network traffic.
- Save packet logs to a file for later analysis.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.