WhatWeb

Next-generation web scanner for tech detection

Description

WhatWeb identifies websites. It recognises web technologies including content management systems, blogging platforms, JavaScript libraries, web servers, embedded devices, and more. WhatWeb has over 1800 plugins.

Installation

                        BASH
                        
                            # Kali/Debian
sudo apt install whatweb

# From source
git clone https://github.com/urbanadventurer/WhatWeb.git
cd WhatWeb
sudo make install

Basic Usage

BASH

                            # Basic scan
whatweb https://target.com

# Verbose output
whatweb -v https://target.com
                        

Advanced Usage

                        BASH
                        
                    

                            # Aggression levels (1=stealthy, 4=heavy)
whatweb -a 3 https://target.com

# Multiple targets from file
whatweb -i targets.txt

# JSON output
whatweb --log-json results.json https://target.com

# Custom User-Agent
whatweb -U "Custom Agent" https://target.com

# With proxy
whatweb --proxy 127.0.0.1:8080 https://target.com

# Grep-friendly output
whatweb --log-brief results.txt https://target.com
                        

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