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Listen on network ports or open a reverse shell with Rustcat, a cross-platform command-line tool.
About RustCat
Rustcat (rcat) is an open-source command-line tool for listening on network ports and opening reverse shells. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and provides listen mode and connect mode for reverse shell use.
The project includes an installation guide and a portable release option. The source includes a disclaimer that the tool may be used for educational purposes only, that users take full responsibility for actions performed with it, and that the author accepts no liability for damage caused by the tool.
Key features
- Listen mode for incoming connections on selected ports
- Connect mode to open a reverse shell to a remote host
- Interactive command history and tab completion
- CTRL-C blocking during interactive sessions
- Colored terminal output
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
Best for: Developers, testers, and security learners who need a command-line port listener or reverse shell on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
Good for
- Open source under the GPL-3.0 license
- Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Interactive mode includes command history, tab completion, and CTRL-C blocking
Watch out for
- Source states the tool may be used for educational purposes only
- Users take full responsibility for actions performed using the tool
- Author accepts no liability for damage caused by the tool
RustCat at a glance
- Website
- github.com/robiot/rustcat
- Category
- Development › Network Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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RustCat FAQ
What modes does Rustcat support?
Rustcat supports listen mode (listen) and reverse shell mode (connect).
Which operating systems does Rustcat run on?
It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
How can Rustcat be installed?
The project points to an Installation Guide, or users can check the latest release for a portable option.
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