⚡ Nerva: Your Universal Script Arsenal
Tired of rewriting the same utility scripts for every project? Meet Nerva – an open-source collection of production-ready scripts for automation, security testing, networking, and more!
🌟 Why Nerva?
As developers and security professionals, we constantly rebuild solutions for common tasks. Nerva eliminates this redundancy by providing:
- Multi-language arsenal (Python, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell)
- Production-ready scripts with comprehensive documentation
- Security-focused tools for penetration testing and reconnaissance
- Community-driven excellence
- Zero setup – clone and execute immediately
- Perfect for learning advanced scripting techniques
🚀 Quick Start (30 seconds)
git clone https://github.com/curiousbud/Nerva.git
cd Nerva/scripts/python/ftp-scanner
python ftp-scanner.py -t example.com
🔥 Current Script Arsenal
| Category | Tool | Language | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security | FTP Scanner | Python | Anonymous FTP detection |
| Security | SHADOW Scanner | Python | Web vulnerability scanning |
| Networking | URL Status Checker | Python | Bulk URL health monitoring |
| Automation | Coming Soon | JS/Bash | CI/CD & DevOps utilities |
💡 Real-World Security Example
Problem: Need to quickly assess FTP security across multiple hosts?
Solution: Use Nerva's FTP Scanner:
# Multi-threaded anonymous FTP scanning
python ftp-scanner.py -f targets.txt -t 10 -o vulnerable_hosts.txt
# Sample output:
# ✓ 192.168.1.100:21 - Anonymous login SUCCESS (47 files)
# ✗ 192.168.1.101:21 - Connection timeout
# ✓ ftp.example.com:21 - Anonymous login SUCCESS (12 files)
Perfect for security assessments and network reconnaissance!
🛡️ Advanced Features You'll Love
- Template-based vulnerability scanning with YAML configs
- Async HTTP requests for maximum performance
- Comprehensive error handling and detailed logging
- Multiple output formats (JSON, CSV, text reports)
- Concurrent processing for large-scale operations
🤝 Join the Nerva Community
We're building something special and need your expertise:
- Add your scripts to expand our arsenal
- Improve existing tools with new features
- Share use cases and optimization tips
- Test in real environments and report findings
# Contribution workflow:
fork https://github.com/curiousbud/Nerva.git
git checkout -b feature/your-awesome-script
git commit -m "feat: add network-discovery-tool"
git push origin feature/your-awesome-script
# Open PR and make an impact!
🌈 The Bigger Picture
"The best tools are those that empower others to build even better solutions."
Nerva isn't just about scripts – it's about:
- Democratizing security tools for everyone
- Accelerating incident response with ready-made utilities
- Teaching advanced techniques through real-world examples
- Building a knowledge base for the community
🎯 What's Next?
We're actively developing:
- PowerShell modules for Windows environments
- JavaScript automation tools for modern web workflows
- Bash utilities for Linux system administration
- Advanced payload generators for security testing
Ready to supercharge your toolkit?
⭐ Star Nerva on GitHub: https://github.com/curiousbud/Nerva
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