🔎 Mini Port Scanner

Mini Port Scanner is a lightweight and educational network scanning tool written in Python for Linux systems. It is inspired by Nmap and focuses on the basic reconnaissance phase of network security, making it ideal for learning, labs, and ethical testing environments.

🚀 Features Scan a target host for open TCP ports Fast and simple socket-based scanning Clear and readable terminal output Single-file Python script No external Python libraries required Designed for ethical and educational use only

🧠 Purpose Mini Nmap Scanner is designed to help beginners understand: How port scanning works The basics of TCP connections Reconnaissance techniques used in penetration testing

⚠️ This tool does not exploit vulnerabilities or perform attacks.

🐧 Requirements Linux operating system Python 3

Bash python3 miniportscanner.py Follow the on-screen instructions to enter: Target IP address Port range to scan

Scanning target: 1.1.1.1.1

Port 22 - OPEN Port 80 - OPEN Port 443 - CLOSED

Scan completed.

🔐 Legal & Ethical Notice This tool is intended only for authorized networks and educational purposes.

Scanning networks or systems without permission may be illegal in your country.

The developer assumes no responsibility for misuse.

Installation and Operation ====================

Install Python: sudo apt update sudo apt install python3 -y

Download the program: Copy the "miniportscanner.py" file from GitHub and the collected registry entry.

Enter the folder containing the file: For example, for the Downloads folder:

cd Downloads Run the program (using the simplest method): python3 miniportscanner.py