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Termsharkngrep
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Free

Free open-source software.

macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, Linux, Command line
  • Wireshark-style analysis over an SSH session with no X forwarding
  • Uses tshark, so dissection matches Wireshark exactly
  • Grep-style matching on packet payloads
  • Accepts tcpdump-style BPF filters
  • Requires tshark installed
  • Fewer features than the Wireshark graphical application
  • Text output only, with no protocol decoding like Wireshark
  • Capturing traffic usually needs root or administrator rights
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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