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Wireshark-ChmodBPF
wireshark-chmodbpf · v4.6.5
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Network protocol analyzer
brew install --cask wireshark-chmodbpf Note: This cask will install only the ChmodBPF package from the current Wireshark
stable install package.
An access_bpf group will be created and its members allowed access to BPF
devices at boot to allow unprivileged packet captures.
This cask is not required if installing the Wireshark cask. It is meant to
support Wireshark installed from Homebrew or other cases where unprivileged
access to macOS packet capture devices is desired without installing the binary
distribution of Wireshark.
The user account used to install this cask will be added to the access_bpf
group automatically.
You must reboot for the installation of wireshark-chmodbpf to take effect.
Conflicts with: wireshark-app
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Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v4.6.56d ago4.6.4→4.6.5
Review
Mar 10, 2026Wireshark-ChmodBPF is a powerful network protocol analyzer that offers deep insights into network traffic, making it essential for developers, network administrators, and security professionals. It provides comprehensive features for capturing, analyzing, and troubleshooting network data.
Analyzes network traffic to capture and inspect data packets for troubleshooting and monitoring.
Maturity: The project is highly mature, with a long-standing reputation and widespread use in the networking community.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Comprehensive network analysis capabilities.
- + Open-source with transparent development.
- + Actively maintained and updated.
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update functionality.
- - Niche adoption with limited recent installs.