Show HN: See where your computer connects (TapMap)

Category: security

Tags: network-monitoring, geolocation, visualization

Score: 6.5/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 6, Documentation: 7, Utility: 7)

TapMap is a local network awareness tool that visualizes active socket connections on a live world map using IP geolocation. It offers insights into new and frequent connections over time, making hidden network activity discoverable without sending data anywhere. The combination of real-time socket scanning, geolocation enrichment, and an interactive dashboard provides a unique way to monitor and explore your computer's network behavior.

Target audience: security-conscious users, system administrators, developers

Repository: https://github.com/olalie/tapmap · Python · 598 stars

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