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Description

EtherApe is a network monitoring tool for Unix systems that visually represents network traffic, inspired by Etherman, with hosts and connections dynamically changing size based on the amount of traffic and utilizing color coding for different protocols. It accommodates a variety of devices, such as FDDI, ISDN, PPP, SLIP, and WLAN, and supports multiple encapsulation methods. Users have the option to filter the traffic they see and can capture data in real-time or extract it from a file. Additionally, statistics for each node can be exported for further examination. The software features modes for link layer, IP, and TCP, enabling users to concentrate on particular levels of the protocol stack. Each node and link is displayed with comprehensive details, including a breakdown of protocols and traffic metrics. Released under the GNU General Public License, EtherApe is open source. A unique aspect of the interface allows a single node to be focused on while multiple selected nodes can be organized in a circular arrangement, complemented by an alternative display mode that aligns nodes in vertical columns. This versatility makes EtherApe a powerful tool for network analysis and visualization.

Description

VisualEther transforms Wireshark's packet captures (PCAP/PCAPNG) into easily interpretable sequence diagrams, allowing AI coding agents such as Claude Code to articulate, in straightforward language, the reasons behind a network session's failure. While Wireshark provides a detailed view of each packet, it does not present the overall conversation; VisualEther generates this conversation directly from the capture file—ensuring accuracy and reproducibility—with over 82 integrated protocol templates that cover a wide range, including 5G NR, 5G core, LTE, IMS/VoLTE, SIP/RTP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, TLS, Kerberos, Diameter, GTP, and various industrial protocols like Modbus, DNP3, and EtherNet/IP. An included MCP server selectively extracts only the relevant messages and fields, enabling an AI agent to process kilobytes of structured information rather than an overwhelming amount of raw packet data, effectively conducting an author-debug-verify cycle that references specific frame numbers as proof. Built upon the functionality of tshark, if Wireshark can analyze it, VisualEther can create a diagram for it. With capabilities for observation, analysis, diagnosis, and automation, VisualEther is available on Windows (through winget), macOS (via Homebrew), and Linux (using apt/dnf), offering a free Community edition alongside paid Professional and Server editions for more advanced needs. This comprehensive tool not only streamlines network analysis but also enhances the troubleshooting process for IT professionals.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Claude Code No 
GitLab Yes 
Wireshark No 
XML Yes 

Integrations

Claude Code Yes 
GitLab No 
Wireshark Yes 
XML No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$499
VisulEther Professional Edition
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

EtherApe

Website

etherape.sourceforge.io

Vendor Details

Company Name

EventHelix.com, Inc.

Founded

2000

Country

United States

Website

www.eventhelix.com

Product Features

Product Features

Network Monitoring

Bandwidth Monitoring No 
Baseline Manager No 
Diagnostic Tools No 
IP Address Monitoring No 
Internet Usage Monitoring No 
Real Time Analytics No 
Resource Management No 
SLA Monitoring No 
Server Monitoring No 
Uptime Monitoring No 
Web Traffic Reporting No 

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