Nuclei is a Go-based CLI vulnerability scanner that executes custom templates defined in simple YAML. It supports multiple protocols including TCP, DNS, HTTP, and SSL, allowing you to script complex detection logic that mimics real-world conditions. The tool handles parallel scanning and request clustering to process large target lists quickly.
It is useful for developers who need to integrate specific vulnerability checks into CI/CD pipelines without relying on slow, generic signature databases. The main constraint is that the project is in active development with frequent breaking changes, and running it as a server-side service is not recommended due to security risks.
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