getmac
A Node.js library to retrieve and validate the MAC address of the current machine or specific network interfaces.
What is getmac?
getmac is a Node.js library that retrieves the MAC address of the machine it's running on. It solves the problem of programmatically accessing hardware identifiers in Node.js applications, which is useful for network configuration, device fingerprinting, and software licensing. The library works across different operating systems and provides both a CLI and API for flexibility.
Node.js developers who need to access network interface information, such as those building system administration tools, network monitoring applications, or software that requires device identification.
Developers choose getmac for its simplicity, reliability, and cross-platform support. It abstracts away the complexities of fetching MAC addresses across different OSes into a single, easy-to-use package, saving time compared to implementing low-level system calls manually.
Overview
Get the mac address of the current machine you are on via Node.js
Use Cases
Best For
- Retrieving the MAC address of a server for licensing or authentication purposes
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