Python Projects & Skills / Security tools in Python

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Port checker for your own machine

The socket module can check whether a port on your own computer is open. Only scan machines you own or have permission to test.

import socket
s = socket.socket()
s.settimeout(0.5)
print("open" if s.connect_ex(("127.0.0.1", 8000)) == 0 else "closed")