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app fluere

Cross Platform Packet Capture, pcap to Netflow Conversion, Live Netflow Capture Tool

5 releases

0.6.2 Jan 5, 2024
0.6.1 Sep 13, 2023
0.6.0 Aug 24, 2023
0.5.2 Aug 10, 2023
0.5.0 May 30, 2023

#258 in Network programming

Apache-2.0

325KB
3.5K SLoC

Fluere

FOSSA Status Rust Drone Build Status

Your Comprehensive Network Monitoring and Analysis Tool

Fluere is a robust tool designed for comprehensive network monitoring and analysis. It facilitates the capture of network packets in pcap format and their conversion into NetFlow data, offering a detailed view of network traffic dynamics. With support for both live and offline data capture, Fluere stands as a versatile solution suitable for a myriad of use cases.

Key Features:

  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Live and offline NetFlow data capture and conversion
  • Packet capture in pcap format
  • Terminal User Interface (TUI) for real-time feedback during live capture
Windows MacOS Linux
Windows, MacOS, and Linux are All Supported! YAY!
Help Image TUI Screen
Public IPs are masked to prevent privacy issues (except for DNS & Local broadcast)

Technical Overview

Fluere is built with Rust and leverages the libpcap library for packet capture. The core functionalities are encapsulated within the main.rs file, which defines the command-line interface and handles various commands and options.

Command Line Arguments

Customize your Fluere experience using the following command-line arguments:

Argument Description Usage Example
csv Title of the exported CSV file -c or --csv
list List available network interfaces -l or --list
interface Select network interface to use -i or --interface
duration Set capture duration (in ms) -d or --duration
timeout Set flow timeout (in ms) -t or --timeout
useMACaddress Use MAC address as key value -M or --useMAC
interval Set export interval (in ms) -I or --interval
sleep_windows Set thread pause interval for Windows -s or --sleep
verbose Set verbosity level -v or --verbose

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before installing Fluere, ensure to install libpcap (Linux/macOS) or npcap (Windows) in winpcap compatible mode.

Installation

Install Fluere using the following command:

cargo install fluere

Usage Examples

Explore the diverse functionalities of Fluere with the following examples:

  1. Live NetFlow Capture and Conversion

    fluere online -i eth0 -d 1000 -t 600000 -I 1800000 -v 1
    
  2. Offline pcap to NetFlow Conversion

    fluere offline -f input.pcap -c output
    
  3. Packet Capture in pcap Format

    fluere pcap -i eth0 -d 1000
    
  4. Live Fluereflow Capture and Conversion

    fluere live -i eth0 -d 1000 -t 600000 -I 1800000 -v 1
    

For more detailed information and guidance, refer to the Fluere Wiki.

Dependencies

~28–43MB
~703K SLoC