Xhunter 1.6 Github (2024)

According to the commit history and release notes on GitHub, xHunter 1.6 focuses on speed and stealth. Here are the headline features:

Reviews on Reddit (r/HowToHack, r/netsec) and GitHub discussions paint a mixed picture:


Based on archived documentation and README files from various GitHub forks, XHunter 1.6 is said to include: xhunter 1.6 github

Output can be saved in plain text, CSV, or even a simple HTML report – a handy feature for documentation during authorized penetration tests.


This is the most critical section of this article. According to the commit history and release notes

Downloading, compiling, or running XHunter 1.6 against any network or system you do not own or have explicit written permission to test is illegal in most jurisdictions.

Even if XHunter 1.6 is hosted publicly on GitHub, using it to scan random.company.com without authorization is a crime. The tool itself is not illegal – just as a lockpick is not illegal – but its misuse carries severe penalties (fines, imprisonment, and permanent criminal records). Based on archived documentation and README files from

You can pull the latest release directly from the official repository:

git clone https://github.com/[username]/xhunter.git
cd xhunter
git checkout v1.6
make install

Or, if you prefer binaries: Check the Releases section on the GitHub page for pre-compiled Linux, Windows, and macOS builds.

Version 1.6 reportedly introduced adjustable thread counts, allowing users to scan entire subnets (e.g., /24 ranges) in seconds rather than minutes. A typical command might look like:

python xhunter.py -t 192.168.1.0/24 -p 1-1000 --threads 50