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33 lines
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## What is WhatWeb?
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WhatWeb is an open-source tool used for fingerprinting web technologies utilized by a website. It analyzes the HTTP headers, HTML content, and other aspects of a web page to identify the software and frameworks being used, such as CMS platforms, server types, JavaScript libraries, and more.
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## Common Use and Commands:
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WhatWeb is commonly used by security professionals and web developers to gather information about a target website's technology stack. To utilize WhatWeb, follow these steps:
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```Terminal
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whatweb [OPTIONS] TARGET_URL
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```
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Common options include:
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- `-v`: Verbose mode, providing more detailed output.
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- `-a`: Aggressive mode, increasing the intensity of detection.
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- `-i`: Ignore IP addresses in URLs.
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- `-l`: Limit requests to a specific URL or directory.
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Example:
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```Terminal
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whatweb -v example.com
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```
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Output may include:
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- Detected CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Joomla).
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- Server information (e.g., Apache, Nginx).
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- JavaScript libraries and frameworks.
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- Security headers and configurations.
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## More Information:
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For additional details on WhatWeb and its usage, users can refer to the tool's documentation or visit the official website. Additionally, the source code for WhatWeb is available on GitHub: [https://github.com/urbanadventurer/WhatWeb](https://github.com/urbanadventurer/WhatWeb).
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