assetfinder
Find domains/subdomains related to a target.
KaliParrotpassive
pkg: assetfinder
assetfinder pulls related domains and subdomains from passive sources — great in recon pipelines.
Syntax
assetfinder [--subs-only] {domain}
Example
assetfinder --subs-only example.com
Prints subdomains only, ideal to pipe into httpx/nuclei.
Advantages
- Tiny, fast, pipeable
- Pure passive
Disadvantages
- Fewer sources than amass
- No validation
Tags
#subdomains#recon
Official docs: assetfinder ↗
Related commands
Frequently asked questions
What is assetfinder used for?
assetfinder pulls related domains and subdomains from passive sources — great in recon pipelines.
What is an example assetfinder command?
A common example is: assetfinder --subs-only example.com — Prints subdomains only, ideal to pipe into httpx/nuclei.
Is assetfinder part of Kali Linux?
Yes. assetfinder ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install assetfinder.
What category of security tool is assetfinder?
assetfinder is a Information Gathering tool with a passive-risk profile when run against a live target.
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