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Nuclei

Fast and customizable vulnerability scanner based on simple YAML DSL templates.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars19.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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DastVulnerability ScannerYaml TemplatesCve ScannerSecurityGolang
Overview

Why consider Nuclei?

Nuclei is a fast, template-based vulnerability scanner by ProjectDiscovery. Powered by a community of 5,000+ YAML templates, it audits web apps, cloud misconfigurations, and CVEs across thousands of targets.

Guided learning

Learn Nuclei by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Nuclei

Nuclei executes targeted protocol checks (HTTP, DNS, TCP, SSL) defined in declarative YAML templates with zero false-positives.

Quickstart

bash
1# Install with Go
2go install -v github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/v3/cmd/nuclei@latest
3
4# Run scan
5nuclei -u https://example.com

Nuclei is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Nuclei FAQs

Nuclei is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Nuclei is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Nuclei is listed as an alternative to Tenable. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.