Overview

PcapViewer is an open-source packet analysis tool designed to efficiently handle PCAP/PCAPNG (Packet Capture) files. It enables users to dive into network traffic and inspect various protocol layers, from the physical Ethernet layer to the application layer, providing a streamlined alternative to full-scale tools like Wireshark. With its lightweight nature, it’s ideal for developers, network administrators, and engineers who need quick insights into network packets.

Key Features

• Protocol Support:
  • File Formats: PCAP, PCAPNG
  • Link Layer: Ethernet II, PPPoE, IEEE 1905.1a, SSL
  • Network Layer: IPv4, IPv6, ARP, RARP, ICMP, IGMP
  • Transport Layer: TCP, UDP
  • Application Layer: TLS, HTTP, DNS, DHCP, SSDP

Online Demo

Try out PcapViewer in your browser.

Features in Action

Demo

IP Packet Overview

IP Packet List

TCP Conversations

HTTP Connection

DNS Response

VS Code Extension

Install the PcapViewer extension from the VSCode Marketplace for seamless integration into your Visual Studio Code environment.

ZED Extension

Coming soon...

TUI

Install

cargo install --git https://github.com/sankooc/vs-shark --branch master --bin pcaps

Usage

pcaps -f <filepath>

pcaps --help

Contribution

We welcome contributions! If you'd like to contribute, please check out the guidelines (coming soon) and open a pull request or issue.

Contact

For any inquiries or suggestions, feel free to reach out to us (details coming soon).