ScanShot

Automated Nmap scanning tool using Python. Performs SYN scans, detects open ports/services, and generates detailed scan reports. Simple CLI usage, customizable, and ideal for ethical hackers, sysadmins, and cybersecurity enthusiasts.

🔍 Nmap Automation Script

Automate Nmap SYN scans with a simple, polished Python CLI.
Performs stealthy -sS scans with version detection, extracts open ports/services, and writes a detailed scan_report_<target>.txt.
Perfect for security learners, sysadmins, and ethical hackers. 🛡️

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✨ Features

• ⚡ SYN stealth scan (-sS) + service/version detection (-sV)
• 🧾 Human-readable text reports with timestamp, host IP, and open port details
• 💻 CLI-first — pass the target as an argument or enter interactively
• 🧭 Quick to run, easy to parse — great for learning and small-scale auditing
• 🔒 Built with responsible use in mind — only scan authorized systems

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🧰 Requirements

• 🐍 Python 3.7+
• 🛠️ Nmap installed on the system (nmap binary)
• 📦 Python package: python-nmap

Install the dependency:

pip install python-nmap

# Run with a single target
python3 nmap_automation.py 192.168.1.1

# Or run and enter the target when prompted
python nmap_automation.py