naabu
Fast SYN/CONNECT port scanner in Go.
KaliParrotmedium
pkg: naabu
naabu performs quick port discovery and pipes results straight into httpx/nuclei for chained recon.
Syntax
naabu -host {target} [-p ports]
Example
naabu -host target.tld -top-ports 100 | httpx
Finds open ports then probes them for HTTP.
Advantages
- Fast and pipeline-friendly
- nmap hand-off (-nmap-cli)
Disadvantages
- Active/noisy
- Less detail than nmap
Tags
#ports#recon
Official docs: naabu ↗
Related commands
Frequently asked questions
What is naabu used for?
naabu performs quick port discovery and pipes results straight into httpx/nuclei for chained recon.
What is an example naabu command?
A common example is: naabu -host target.tld -top-ports 100 | httpx — Finds open ports then probes them for HTTP.
Is naabu part of Kali Linux?
Yes. naabu ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install naabu.
What category of security tool is naabu?
naabu is a Information Gathering tool with a medium-risk profile when run against a live target.
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