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LLM Tools Nmap

Plugin for Simon Willison's LLM tool that provides Nmap network scanning capabilities through function calling. Enables LLMs to perform network discovery and security scanning tasks using Nmap.

Description

llm-tools-nmap is a plugin package for Simon Willison's LLM tool that integrates Nmap's powerful network scanning capabilities. This plugin allows large language models to execute network discovery and security scanning tasks via function calling, bridging the gap between AI-driven analysis and traditional network reconnaissance tools.

The primary use case is enabling LLMs to perform automated network mapping, port scanning, service detection, and vulnerability identification without requiring manual Nmap command execution. Security researchers and penetration testers can leverage this plugin to incorporate Nmap scans into AI-assisted workflows.

By providing Nmap functionality through a standardized plugin interface, llm-tools-nmap extends the capabilities of LLM tools for cybersecurity applications, making network reconnaissance accessible within conversational AI environments.

How It Works

The plugin integrates with Simon Willison's LLM tool through function calling mechanisms, exposing Nmap's network scanning capabilities as callable functions within the LLM environment. When the LLM identifies a need for network discovery or scanning during conversation, it invokes the plugin's functions which execute underlying Nmap commands. Results are returned to the LLM in a structured format for analysis and reporting.

Installation

bash

sudo apt install llm-tools-nmap

Examples

Uses the nmap plugin to discover active hosts on the local network through natural language query

llm -p nmap 'Scan the local network for active hosts'

Executes Nmap port scanning against a specific target IP via LLM function calling

llm -p nmap 'Perform a port scan on target 192.168.1.1'

Performs Nmap service version detection scan through the LLM plugin interface

llm -p nmap 'Run service version detection on web server'

Conducts OS fingerprinting across a subnet using Nmap via the plugin

llm -p nmap 'Identify operating systems on network 10.0.0.0/24'

Runs vulnerability scanning with Nmap scripts through LLM tool integration

llm -p nmap 'Check for common vulnerabilities on target host'

Creates network discovery and topology mapping using Nmap traceroute functions

llm -p nmap 'Generate network topology map of internal network'

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