Home Network & IoT
avahi-browse / dns-sd (mDNS)
Discovers mDNS/Bonjour services (Chromecast, printers, HomeKit, NAS).
Authorized testing only. Practice on systems you own, isolated labs, or targets with written permission. Unauthorized access is illegal.
When
Inventorying IoT and Apple/Google devices that speak mDNS on your LAN.
How
Browse all services; resolve interesting ones; document unexpected publishers.
Why
Modern homes are full of mDNS — attackers and defenders both need this map.
Commands & usage
avahi-browse -a -r
avahi-browse -t _http._tcp
dns-sd -B _services._dns-sd._udp local.
Commands are educational examples. Adapt hosts, paths, and rates to your authorized scope.
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