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RustNmap is a modern, high-performance network scanning tool written in Rust, trying to provide 100% functional parity with Nmap while leveraging Rust's memory safety and async capabilities.

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RustNmap

by greatwallisme·Apr 24, 2026·2 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●●SolidBig BrainBold Bet

Native Lua engine for NSE scripts sets it apart from RustScan's wrapper approach.

Strengths
  • •Embeds 6000+ service probes and 5000+ OS signatures directly into the binary.
  • •Implements full Lua 5.4 engine for NSE scripts without external Nmap dependency.
  • •Async Rust architecture promises memory safety over Nmap's legacy C codebase.
Weaknesses
  • •Linux x86_64 only limits adoption compared to Nmap's cross-platform support.
  • •Zero stars and forks suggests unproven stability despite the version 1.0 label.
Category
Security
Target Audience

Security engineers, penetration testers, network administrators

Similar To

Nmap · RustScan · Masscan

Post Description

This project try to provide 100% functional parity with Nmap while leveraging Rust's memory safety and async capabilities. https://github.com/greatwallisme/rustnmap.git

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