Who is openSquat for?

openSquat is an open-source project built for cybersecurity professionals and researchers.

Yes — openSquat is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.

What platforms does openSquat run on?

openSquat runs on the web and the command line.

Is openSquat still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 18 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to openSquat?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include CordonAI Geo Access and Redirect, Carbon VPN - Fast & Secure, and Nobulink M-Token.

openSquat is developed by atenreiro.

How long has openSquat been around?

openSquat first shipped in 2020.

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openSquat

Name: openSquat
Author: atenreiro

opensquat.comInfrastructure

openSquat is an open-source command-line tool for detecting domain squatting, typosquatting, IDN homograph attacks, and phishing threats. It helps cybersecurity professionals protect brands and users from malicious domains.

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebCLI

Visit opensquat.com

974stars

160forks

5features

2020since

Overview

5 features

openSquat is a Security & compliance platforms project. It focuses on helping security professionals detect and prevent domain squatting, typosquatting, and phishing attacks. It is built as an open-source project for cybersecurity professionals and researchers. openSquat is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. It runs on the web and the command line.

Behind openSquat is atenreiro, and it first shipped in 2020. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 974 stars and 18 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include domain squatting detection, typosquatting detection, and phishing threat analysis.

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

Domain squatting detection
Typosquatting detection
Phishing threat analysis
IDN homograph detection
Brand protection

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserCLI

Trust & compliance

License

GPL-3.0

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 974Active maintenance

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed27 Jun · 13:00 UTC
Listing verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about openSquat

What does openSquat do?: OpenSquat focuses on helping security professionals detect and prevent domain squatting, typosquatting, and phishing attacks. It is catalogued under Security & compliance platforms on PulseGate.
Who is openSquat for?: openSquat is an open-source project built for cybersecurity professionals and researchers.
Is openSquat free?: Yes — openSquat is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does openSquat run on?: openSquat runs on the web and the command line.
Is openSquat still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 18 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to openSquat?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include CordonAI Geo Access and Redirect, Carbon VPN - Fast & Secure, and Nobulink M-Token.CordonAI Geo Access and Redirect Carbon VPN - Fast & Secure Nobulink M-Token
Who makes openSquat?: openSquat is developed by atenreiro.
How long has openSquat been around?: openSquat first shipped in 2020.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli · Web
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 974
License: GPL-3.0
Built for: Cybersecurity professionals and researchers
Model: Open source
Solves: Helping security professionals detect and prevent domain squatting, typosquatting, and phishing attacks.

Registered as

GitHub: atenreiro/opensquat
PyPI: opensquat

Developer

atenreiro

Team

GitHub

Open source

View on GitHub

Stars: 974
Forks: 160
Open issues: 0
Last commit: 27 Apr 2026
Commits 90d: 18
Contributors: 15
Authorship: Team
Default branch: master

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 27 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Unverified
Last seen: 27 Jun 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: opensquat-opensquat-com
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 27 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
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: 27 Jun 2026
Canonical URL: https://opensquat.com/

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