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What is VisualEther?

VisualEther converts Wireshark's packet captures (PCAP/PCAPNG) into clear sequence diagrams, enabling AI coding agents like Claude Code to explain the causes of network session failures in simple terms. Unlike Wireshark, which provides intricate details on individual packets, VisualEther captures the entire conversation from the data file, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility, and includes over 82 integrated protocol templates that encompass a broad spectrum such as 5G NR, 5G core, LTE, IMS/VoLTE, SIP/RTP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, HTTP/2, HTTP/3, TLS, Kerberos, Diameter, GTP, and various industrial protocols like Modbus, DNP3, and EtherNet/IP. The integrated MCP server intelligently filters out only the necessary messages and fields, allowing an AI agent to manage structured data efficiently instead of wading through a large volume of raw packet information. This functionality supports an author-debug-verify cycle, referencing specific frame numbers as evidence for clarity. Built on the capabilities of tshark, if Wireshark can analyze it, VisualEther can visually represent it. With features for observation, analysis, troubleshooting, and automation, VisualEther is accessible on Windows (via winget), macOS (through Homebrew), and Linux (using apt/dnf), providing a free Community edition along with Professional and Server editions tailored for more complex requirements. This all-encompassing tool not only simplifies network analysis but also significantly improves the troubleshooting experience for IT specialists, making it an invaluable resource in any network engineer's toolkit.

What is EtherApe?

EtherApe is a Unix-based network monitoring application that visually illustrates network traffic, drawing inspiration from Etherman, with the size of hosts and connections fluctuating according to traffic volume and employing color coding to differentiate between various protocols. It is compatible with an array of devices, including FDDI, ISDN, PPP, SLIP, and WLAN, while also supporting multiple encapsulation techniques. Users can filter the displayed traffic and capture data in real-time or retrieve it from a file, and they have the ability to export statistics for each node for more thorough analysis. The software includes different modes for link layer, IP, and TCP, allowing users to focus on specific layers of the protocol stack. Each node and link is presented with detailed information, including protocol breakdowns and traffic metrics. Available under the GNU General Public License, EtherApe is an open-source solution. A notable feature of its interface allows users to highlight a single node while arranging multiple selected nodes in a circular pattern, along with an alternative layout that organizes nodes into vertical columns. This flexibility not only enhances user experience but also establishes EtherApe as a formidable instrument for network analysis and visualization, making it an invaluable resource for network administrators and analysts alike.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Claude Code
Wireshark

Integrations Supported

GitLab
XML

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

$499
VisulEther Professional Edition
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

Free
Free Version

Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

Supported Platforms

Linux

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

EventHelix.com, Inc.

Date Founded

2000

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.eventhelix.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

EtherApe

Company Website

etherape.sourceforge.io

Categories and Features

Network Monitoring

Not specified

Categories and Features

Packet Analyzers

Not specified

Packet Capture

Not specified

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