
A full-featured reconnaissance framework for web-based reconnaissance with a modular design.
Checked November 2026.
Recon-ng is a full-featured reconnaissance framework designed for open source web-based reconnaissance, with a look and feel similar to Metasploit but focused exclusively on web-based reconnaissance. It is completely modular, making it easy for Python developers to contribute.
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Recon-ng Framework is a product in the External Attack Surface Management category. It covers Reconnaissance and Open Source.
Recon-ng Framework is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/lanmaster53/recon-ng/.
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Recon-ng Framework is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.
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