dscan

dscan provides a distributed scanning capability by wrapping nmap, allowing scans to be spread across multiple hosts for improved efficiency and scalability. It handles address range aggregation and splitting, making it suitable for large-scale network reconnaissance tasks. A configuration file enables customization of scan parameters to fit specific needs.

Use cases include penetration testing scenarios where scanning extensive IP ranges is required, such as in enterprise networks or during red team engagements. The resume feature ensures interrupted scans can be continued without restarting from scratch, saving time and resources.

The tool is complemented by dscan-doc, a separate documentation package that provides detailed guidance on usage.

dscan operates as a wrapper around nmap, distributing scan tasks across multiple hosts in server (srv) or agent modes. It aggregates and splits address ranges for parallel processing, leveraging a configuration file to adjust nmap parameters. The system supports resuming scans by maintaining state, utilizing python3-libnmap for nmap interaction.