Show HN: Netfox – A native macOS network monitor built in SwiftUI

Category: security

Tags: network-monitor, macos, security-tool, swiftui, network-scanner, privacy, local-network

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

Netfox is a native macOS network monitor built with SwiftUI that provides live device discovery, security port scanning, Wi-Fi diagnostics, and customizable alerts all without requiring root access or sending data to the cloud. It combines multiple discovery methods and offers a polished user experience with privacy-focused features like demo mode, filling a clear gap for local network visibility on macOS.

Target audience: backend devs, devops, security engineers, home users

Repository: https://netfox.app · TypeScript · MIT · 6 stars

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