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brew install nuclei v3.9.0 MIT

Go-based vulnerability scanner using YAML templates for HTTP/DNS security testing.

Why you might care

Nuclei excels at repeatable, template-driven security scanning with minimal configuration—ideal for CI/CD pipelines and large-scale assessments. Its YAML template model lets you codify checks as configuration rather than custom scripts, and it handles thousands of concurrent requests efficiently. Use it when you need flexible vulnerability scanning that scales beyond single-purpose tools.

Categories

security scanner http-client

Alternatives

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Build dependencies

go

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