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shodan for Mac

Python library and command-line utility for Shodan

Quick answer: shodan is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install shodan. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 292 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What shodan is

shodan is a command-line tool for macOS: python library and command-line utility for Shodan.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install shodan

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install shodan.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install shodan on Mac?

Run brew install shodan in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is shodan open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does shodan run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is shodan?

It was installed 292 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2063 in this catalogue.

What version of shodan is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.31.0.