Who should use ipscout?

ipscout is an open-source project built for developers.

Yes — ipscout is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does ipscout run on?

ipscout runs on the command line.

Is ipscout still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 42 commits in the last 90 days.

What projects are similar to ipscout?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Track Debug, ZenPress, and StarPulse.

Is ipscout open source?

Yes — ipscout is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

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ipscout

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ipscout is a pure-Python library and CLI tool that implements ping, traceroute, ARP scanning, port scanning, MAC address lookup, and Wake-on-LAN capabilities. It requires no subprocess calls and no administrative rights, making network inspection accessible and portable. Distributed under the MIT license, it targets developers and network engineers who need lightweight, dependency-free networking utilities.

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Overview

6 features

In the Developer Tools space, ipscout takes a focused approach. It focuses on performing network diagnostics and local network inspection without requiring subprocess calls or elevated admin privileges. It is built as an open-source project for developers. ipscout is open source under the MIT license. It runs on the command line.

ipscout first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 42 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 6 catalogued features are Pure Python Ping, traceroute, and Network Inspection.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Pure Python Ping
Traceroute
Network Inspection
ARP Scanning
Wake-on-LAN
Port Scanning

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLI

Trust & compliance

License

MIT

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed29 Jul · 18:42 UTC
ipscout verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about ipscout

What does ipscout do?: Ipscout focuses on performing network diagnostics and local network inspection without requiring subprocess calls or elevated admin privileges. It is catalogued under Developer Tools on PulseGate.
Who should use ipscout?: ipscout is an open-source project built for developers.
Is ipscout free?: Yes — ipscout is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does ipscout run on?: ipscout runs on the command line.
Is ipscout still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 42 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to ipscout?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Track Debug, ZenPress, and StarPulse.Track Debug ZenPress StarPulse
When did ipscout launch?: ipscout first shipped in 2026.
Is ipscout open source?: Yes — ipscout is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes (GitHub)
License: MIT
First seen: 29 Jul 2026
Built for: developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Performing network diagnostics and local network inspection without requiring subprocess calls or elevated admin privileges.

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GitHub: bitranox/ipscout
PyPI: ipscout

Developer

Bitranox

Solo developer

GitHub

Open source

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Stars: 0
Forks: 0
Open issues: 0
Last commit: 29 Jul 2026
Commits 90d: 42
Contributors: 1
Authorship: Solo
Default branch: main
Latest release: v1.0.0 · 29 Jul 2026

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 29 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 29 Jul 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: ipscout-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 29 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 29 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 31 Jul 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/ipscout

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