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Port Knocker

f-droid.org·Other infrastructure

Port Knocker is an Android app that enables users to send port knocking sequences to remote servers, enhancing security by allowing access only after a specific sequence is received. It supports one-time sequences, profile management, and knock history, making it useful for network administrators managing secure access.

Open SourceMIT
WebAndroid
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⭐4
stars
🍴1
fork
✓5
features
📅2020
since

Overview

5 features

In the Other infrastructure space, Port Knocker takes a focused approach. It allows users to securely access networked devices by sending port knocking sequences from Android devices. Port Knocker is an open-source project aimed at network administrators. The project is open source (MIT). Port Knocker is available on the web and Android.

It is developed by Darnell Andries, and the product first shipped in 2020. Among its 5 catalogued features are port knocking, profile management, and one-time sequences. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

  • ✓Port knocking
  • ✓Profile management
  • ✓One-time sequences
  • ✓Knock history
  • ✓Open port check

Tags

port-knockingnetwork-securityandroid-utilityremote-access

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

LicenseMIT
Verified signals
✓ HTTPS✓ Open Source✓ Free tier✓ GitHub · ★ 4✓ Multi-language✓ Store-verified publisher

Recent events

Latest indexed changes and source events

  1. IndexedJun 16, 6:06 AM

    Listing verified by the PulseGate indexer

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Frequently asked questions about Port Knocker

What is Port Knocker?
Port Knocker allows users to securely access networked devices by sending port knocking sequences from Android devices. It is catalogued under Other infrastructure on PulseGate.
Who should use Port Knocker?
Port Knocker is an open-source project built for network administrators.
Does Port Knocker have a free plan?
Yes — Port Knocker is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does Port Knocker run on?
Port Knocker runs on the web and Android.
Is Port Knocker still active?
PulseGate's automated liveness checks currently classify Port Knocker as active.
What tools are similar to Port Knocker?
Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include Door Knocker, Port Authority, and Knocknoc.Door KnockerPort AuthorityKnocknoc
Who develops Port Knocker?
Port Knocker is developed by Darnell Andries.
How long has Port Knocker been around?
Port Knocker first shipped in 2020.

At a glance

Pricing
Open Source
Platforms
Mobile · Web
Languages
Arabic, Tibetan, Catalan, Czech+22 moreshow less
Arabic, Tibetan, Catalan, Czech, German, English, Spanish, Basque, Persian, French, Hebrew, Croatian, Hungarian, Indonesian, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Albanian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Chinese
Open source
Yes · ★ 4
License
MIT
First seen
Feb 22, 2022
Activity
🟢 Active
Status
🟢 Active
Built for
network administrators
Model
Open source
Solves
Allows users to securely access networked devices by sending port knocking sequences from Android devices.

Developer

Darnell Andries
Small team
↗ GitHub

Open source

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⭐ Stars
4
🍴 Forks
1
Open issues
1
Last commit
5y ago
Commits 90d
0
Contributors
2
Authorship
Small team
Default branch
master
Latest release
v1.0 · 6y ago

Live coverage

Confidence
High · 97
Indexed
Jun 16, 2026
Lifecycle
Alive
Activity
Active
First seen
Feb 2022
Last seen
4w ago
Identity audit (9)
Entity ID
cmqg8r62d0f2y9whx323fgor2
Slug
port-knocker-f-droid-free-and-open-source-android-app-repo-f-droid-org
Verification state
Indexed for public listing
Claim / listing state
Unclaimed · listed: yes
Index status
Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot
Jun 16, 2026
Timeline basis
Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Last updated
Jun 16, 2026
Canonical URL
https://f-droid.org/packages/ca.andries.portknocker

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