Nuclei
A fast, customizable vulnerability scanner with a YAML-based DSL, powered by a global security community.
What is Nuclei?
Nuclei is a fast, template-based vulnerability scanner that uses a simple YAML-based DSL to detect security issues in applications, APIs, networks, and cloud configurations. It solves the problem of slow, closed-source scanners by enabling community collaboration to quickly address trending vulnerabilities with high accuracy and minimal false positives.
Security researchers, penetration testers, DevOps engineers, and security teams who need a customizable, high-performance tool for vulnerability assessment and continuous security testing.
Developers choose Nuclei for its extensible YAML template system, massive community-contributed template library, and ability to integrate into CI/CD pipelines, offering a modern alternative to traditional, vendor-locked vulnerability scanners.
Overview
Nuclei is a fast, customizable vulnerability scanner powered by the global security community and built on a simple YAML-based DSL, enabling collaboration to tackle trending vulnerabilities on the internet. It helps you find vulnerabilities in your applications, APIs, networks, DNS, and cloud configurations.
Use Cases
Best For
- Rapid detection of newly disclosed CVEs across internet-facing assets
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