? Introducing Astra v1.1 – Local, Powerful, and Now Even More Flexible

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I'm excited to announce the release of Astra v1.1, the latest version of my open-source network scanning tool built for security researchers, sysadmins, and curious tinkerers. Astra combines speed, flexibility, and privacy — all without relying on third-party APIs.

If you’re tired of bloated, cloud-reliant scanners, Astra is for you.

? What is Astra?


Astra is a Python-based CLI tool that lets you:

• Scan domains and CIDR ranges
• Identify open TCP ports
• Resolve DNS locally
• Run scans without relying on external APIs (although ipinfo.io integration is optionally supported)

Whether you're probing a bug bounty target, analyzing your own infrastructure, or conducting research in an isolated lab, Astra gives you full control with no data leakage.

? What’s New in Astra v1.1?


Version 1.1 builds on the foundation of Astra with new scanning modes, improved usability, and better performance tuning. Here’s what’s new:

New Features:

• CIDR Scan Enhancements: Now supports selective scanning like --first-1-per-cidr, --first-2-per-cidr, and --first-10-per-cidr.
• Output Flexibility: Save results in either JSON or CSV using --output-format.
• Expanded Port Options: Quickly scan the first 300 or 1000 ports with --first-300 or --first-1000.
• Improved Verbose Logging: Enhanced logs help you trace what Astra is doing under the hood.
• Performance Tuning: Fine-tune with --timeout, --max-ips, and per-CIDR controls.

?️ Quality of Life Improvements:

• Simplified config setup via ~/.astra/config.json.
• Better help output (-h now clearly documents all flags).
• Graceful handling of invalid domains and empty scan results.

? Use Cases


1. Scan a Domain:


python3 astra.py apple.com --verbose

2. Scan a CIDR Range:


python3 astra.py --cidr 192.168.1.0/24 --first-300 --first-2-per-cidr

3. Limit Resources on Large Scans:


python3 astra.py facebook.com --first-1000 --max-ips 100 --timeout 2.0

4. Export to File:


python3 astra.py apple.com --output results.json --output-format json
? Why Choose Astra?

• ? Privacy First: Runs locally. No third-party API calls required.
• Highly Customizable: Scan any range of ports, control IP selection, and tune timeouts.
• ? Transparent Output: Know exactly what's happening with verbose logs and structured results.
• ? Open Source: Modify, contribute, or build on top of Astra — your tool, your rules.

? Installation is Simple


git clone

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cd astra
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # Or venv\Scripts\activate on Windows
pip install -r requirements.txt
python3 astra.py -h
?‍ FAQs


Is Astra legal to use?
, only with permission. Unauthorized scanning is illegal.

Does it support UDP or IPv6?
Not yet — but it’s on the roadmap.

Can I contribute?
Absolutely! Fork the repo, check out DEVELOPER.md, and submit a pull request.

? Final Thoughts


Astra v1.1 represents a step forward in ethical, private, and powerful network scanning. Whether you're in offensive security, blue team defense, or just exploring your own network, Astra gives you a lightweight yet robust tool to get the job done — no cloud dependencies, no bloat.

Ready to scan like a pro?

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