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Netcat
Netcat provides networking tools for Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD, with uses described in the supplied guide.
About Netcat
Netcat (nc) is a command-line networking tool available on Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD. The guide describes checking open ports, sending files between machines, serving HTTP responses, and remote access for debugging.
It includes example commands for each use and install commands for Debian/Ubuntu and Arch Linux, and mentions Nmap Ncat and OpenBSD Netcat variants.
Key features
- Check open ports with port scan command
- Send files over network between receiver and sender
- Serve basic HTTP responses as simple web server
- Provide remote access for debugging via reverse shell
- Install via Debian/Ubuntu and Arch Linux package commands
- Available on Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD
Best for: People on Linux, Windows, macOS, or BSD who want command-line examples for networking and debugging tasks.
Good for
- Covers multiple uses with example commands
- Includes install commands for Debian/Ubuntu and Arch Linux
- Mentions Nmap Ncat and OpenBSD Netcat variants
Netcat at a glance
- Website
- rentry.co/Netcat
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Netcat FAQ
How do I install Netcat on Debian or Ubuntu?
Use the command sudo apt install netcat-openbsd.
How do I install Netcat on Arch Linux?
Use the command sudo pacman -S openbsd-netcat.
How do I send a file with Netcat?
On the receiver run nc -l -p 1234 > file.txt, and on the sender run nc 192.168.1.2 1234 < file.txt.
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