Show HN: NetSentinel – a local network security scanner and connectivity monitor
Category: security
Tags: network-scanner, network-monitoring, security-tool, open-plugin, python, connectivity-monitor
Score: 7.5/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 8, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)
NetSentinel is an open-source local network security scanner and connectivity monitor that works with any router, replacing multiple tools like Nmap and Wireshark. Its standout feature is an open plugin protocol allowing anyone to integrate custom hardware via a simple Python script, with AI-assisted plugin generation and sandboxed execution. This combines practical utility with a novel extensibility model, solving real home network debugging pain points.
Target audience: home network users, IT support, sysadmins, network engineers
Repository: https://github.com/ossianericson/netsentinel · Python · MIT · 4 stars
View on Hacker News