Recon-ng
A full-featured Web Reconnaissance framework written in Python.
Overview
Recon-ng is a powerful framework for conducting open-source web-based reconnaissance. It has a modular structure, similar to Metasploit, allowing users to easily add and run different modules for information gathering. Its interactive console and database-backed environment help pentesters collect, manage, and use OSINT data effectively to build a comprehensive picture of a target's footprint, which is essential for social engineering.
✨ Key Features
- Modular framework
- Interactive console
- Database for managing reconnaissance data
- Numerous modules for gathering hosts, contacts, and credentials
- API key management
- Reporting features
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Modular, Metasploit-like framework
- Database-backed data management
- Highly extensible and scriptable
Unique Value: Offers a structured and powerful modular framework for conducting and managing comprehensive web-based reconnaissance.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Systematically gathering information on a target domain using various online services
- Finding employee names and email formats
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Executing phishing campaigns
- Network vulnerability scanning
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more organized and database-driven approach to data collection than simpler tools like theHarvester.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Fully open-source, no limits.
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