Recon-ng

Modular reconnaissance framework with a Metasploit-style console. Its modules pull data from public sources and APIs into a local database.

Open Recon-ng ↗

https://github.com/lanmaster53/recon-ng

Type
Command line
Cost
Free
Touches the target?
No, passive
Account needed
No
Category
Frameworks & automation
Language
Python
License
GPL-3.0
Platforms
linux, macos
GitHub stars
5,940
Last updated
2024-11-01
Link status
Online, checked 2026-09-26

Takes

Gives you

  • Domain
  • IP address
  • Email address
  • Person's name

Install

Preinstalled on Kali Linux. See the repo for other platforms.

Source: github.com/lanmaster53/recon-ng

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