wireshark

Capture and inspect network packets for credential extraction and anomaly detection.

15|1|Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AeonDave/malskill --skill wireshark
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wireshark
Source: https://github.com/AeonDave/malskill/tree/main/offensive-tools/network/wireshark
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AeonDave/malskill --skill wireshark

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps in analyzing network traffic by capturing and inspecting packets, which is crucial for identifying security vulnerabilities and understanding network behavior.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Packet Capture: Live capture of network traffic on specified interfaces.
  • Packet Inspection: Deep analysis of protocols and data within captured packets.
  • Credential Extraction: Identify and extract sensitive information like usernames and passwords from network traffic.
  • Network Anomaly Detection: Investigate unusual network patterns during security operations.
  • Use Case: During a red team engagement, use Wireshark to capture traffic, identify unencrypted credentials, and analyze communication streams to understand system interactions.

Quick Start

Capture live network traffic on the eth0 interface and save it to a file named capture.pcap.

Frequently Asked Questions about wireshark

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I extract credentials from a pcap file during a red team operation?

Network anomaly detection involves investigating unusual network patterns by capturing and inspecting packets. This Skill analyzes live traffic or pcap files to identify security vulnerabilities and investigate network irregularities during security operations.

Can I capture live network traffic using tshark command line?

Yes, you require the tshark CLI installed to perform command-line packet analysis and filtering. This Skill depends on tshark to capture live network traffic, inspect packets, and dissect pcap files for credential extraction and anomaly detection.

What is the best way to analyze network traffic for unencrypted passwords?

The best way to analyze network traffic for unencrypted passwords is to capture live traffic or import a pcap file and perform deep packet inspection. This isolates communication streams and protocols to identify and extract sensitive credential data.

Does this approach work for investigating network irregularities on specific interfaces?

Yes, this approach works for investigating network irregularities by capturing live traffic on specified interfaces like eth0. It monitors live traffic to detect unusual network patterns and analyzes pcap files to understand system interactions.