Nibble is a CLI tool for local network scanning that focuses on speed and ease of use.
Select a network interface, and Nibble scans your local subnet. Lists hosts, hardware
manufacturer, open ports and their services.
Publisher’s description
What is nibble?
nibble by Norwegian Backend Systems is open-source Windows software in the network tools category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.0, released on May 11, 2026. The version history goes back to March 20, 2026: 8 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (backendsystems/nibble) has 192 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and Nmap.
Project description on GitHub: “easy to use network scanner, with a clickable tui interface”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
In short: nibble is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs.
Is nibble safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
EE7D8804AF389614F4908C10D17DAF99319581DF72EE2C07602BC1924327BDE7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 8 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | May 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.8.3 | April 22, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.2 | March 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.1 | March 29, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.0 | March 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.7.1 | March 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.7.0 | March 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.6.5 | March 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id backendsystems.nibble -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Norwegian Backend Systems
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/backendsystems/nibble
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- May 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 20, 2026
- Versions listed
- 8
- GitHub stars
- 192
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- backendsystems.nibble
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is nibble free?
Yes. nibble is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is nibble safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install nibble with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does nibble run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of nibble?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 20, 2026.
Can I use nibble without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to nibble?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
