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🔌 Network & Protocol Utils

Network Toolboxv1.0.0

Name: Network Toolbox
Author: ericlooi504

network-toolbox

ericlooi504

Perform network diagnostics including ping, DNS lookup, HTTP header inspection, port scanning, traceroute, WHOIS, SSL info, public IP, and latency measurement.

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CreatedMay 21, 2026

UpdatedMay 21, 2026

Install & Quick Start

Install via ClawdBot CLI:

clawdbot install ericlooi504/network-toolbox

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Quality Score

B51/100

Grade Fair — based on market validation, documentation quality, package completeness, maintenance status, and authenticity signals.

Market Validation7/35

· 732 downloads (moderate demand)
· No tracked installs (may still have real users via manual install)

Documentation18/25

· SKILL.md present
· Moderate documentation (≥1500 chars)
· Contains usage examples or trigger description
· Detailed summary

Package Completeness8/15

· skillAssets present (7 files)

Security Analysis

⚠️ Medium Risk

SUSPICIOUS_PERMISSIONSmedium

Accesses system directories or attempts privilege escalation

/etc/hosts

UNDOCUMENTED_EXTERNALlow

Calls external URL not in known-safe list

https://example.com

KNOWN_EXTERNALlow

Uses known external API (expected, informational)

api.github.com

Audited May 21, 2026 · audit v1.0

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Usage Guide

Generated Oct 6, 2026

IT support and helpdesk techniciansDevOps and site reliability engineersCybersecurity analysts and penetration testersNetwork administrators and engineersComputer science and networking students/educatorsbeginner

💡 Application Scenarios

IT Helpdesk Connectivity TriageInformation Technology / IT Support

Support agents use the toolbox to quickly ping endpoints, resolve DNS records, and inspect HTTP headers when users report websites or internal services are unreachable. The scripts run with Python stdlib, so agents can deploy them on locked-down workstations without installing additional software.

DevOps Pre-Deployment Network ValidationSoftware Development / DevOps

CI/CD pipelines call net_ping.py, net_portscan.py, and net_ssl.py before deploying to verify that target hosts, ports, and certificates are reachable and valid. This catches firewall misconfigurations and expired SSL certs before they cause production incidents.

Cybersecurity Reconnaissance & Vulnerability AssessmentCybersecurity

Security analysts use port scanning, WHOIS lookups, and HTTP header inspection to map an organization's external attack surface during authorized penetration tests. The tools help identify open ports, server software versions, and registration details for scoping and reporting.

Network Performance Monitoring for Remote TeamsTelecommunications / Remote Work

Remote workers and network engineers measure latency and trace routes to diagnose slow VPN connections or video call quality issues. The public IP and DNS tools help isolate whether problems are local, ISP-related, or with the destination service.

Educational Networking LabsEducation / EdTech

Instructors and students use the toolbox in computer networking courses to demonstrate DNS resolution, TCP handshakes, and SSL certificate chains without needing expensive lab equipment. The stdlib-only scripts run on any machine with Python 3, making them accessible for all learners.

💼 Business Models

Freemium CLI ToolMonthly recurring subscription fees for premium features and support.

Offer the core Python scripts for free with basic diagnostics, and charge a subscription for advanced features like historical latency graphing, scheduled scans, or team dashboards. The free tier drives adoption while premium features target power users and teams.

Managed Network Monitoring ServiceTiered pricing per monitored host or per check frequency, plus enterprise SLAs.

Wrap the scripts in a hosted platform that continuously runs connectivity, DNS, SSL, and port checks on customer endpoints. Customers pay based on the number of monitored hosts and receive alerts, reports, and a web dashboard.

White-Label Toolkit for MSPsAnnual licensing fees or per-seat subscriptions for MSP technicians.

License the toolbox as a white-label component that managed service providers can embed into their own support portals. MSPs gain ready-made diagnostic scripts without building them in-house, and they pay a flat annual license or per-technician fee.

💬 Integration Tip

Because all scripts rely only on Python 3 stdlib, they can be dropped into any environment with Python installed; wrap them in shell scripts or CI steps to automate recurring checks without dependency management.