recon-ng
Web Reconnaissance framework written in Python
Matches ATT&CK tactic: Reconnaissance ↗
Toolweb-scanningreconnaissanceredLinuxKali LinuxPlatforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026
Recon-ng is a full-featured Web Reconnaissance framework written in Python. Complete with independent modules, database interaction, built in convenience functions, interactive help, and command completion, Recon-ng provides a powerful environment in which open source web-based reconnaissance can be conducted quickly and thoroughly.
Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.
Getting started
See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for installation and usage details.
