How to Install Shaark on Elementary OS Latest

Shaark is a web-based packet analyzer that allows you to capture live network traffic and inspect it in real-time. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the installation process of Shaark on Elementary OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Step 1 - Install Dependencies

The first thing we need to do is install the necessary dependencies for Shaark to work properly. Open your terminal and type the following command:

sudo apt-get update

This will update your package lists. Next, install the dependencies by typing the following command:

sudo apt-get install tshark python3-pyside2 python3-pygments

Step 2 - Download Shaark

Next, we need to download Shaark from its GitHub repository. Open your terminal and type the following command:

git clone https://github.com/MarceauKa/shaark.git

This will clone the repository and download the Shaark files to your local machine.

Step 3 - Install Shaark

Once the files have been downloaded, navigate to the Shaark directory by typing the following command:

cd shaark

Next, install Shaark by typing the following command:

sudo python3 setup.py install

This will install all of the required files and dependencies that Shaark needs to run properly.

Step 4 - Run Shaark

Now that Shaark is installed, we can run the program. Type the following command in your terminal:

shaark

This will open Shaark in your default web browser, and you can start capturing and analyzing network traffic.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Shaark on Elementary OS Latest. With Shaark, you can capture and analyze network traffic in real-time, making it a valuable tool for network administrators and security professionals.

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