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nuclei for Mac

HTTP/DNS scanner configurable via YAML templates

Quick answer: nuclei is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nuclei. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,312 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nuclei is

nuclei is a networking tool for macOS: HTTP/DNS scanner configurable via YAML templates.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install nuclei

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install nuclei.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install nuclei on Mac?

Run brew install nuclei in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is nuclei open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does nuclei run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is nuclei?

It was installed 1,312 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #881 in this catalogue.

What version of nuclei is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.11.1.