projectdiscovery/katana — A next-generation crawling and spidering framework.

Description and use

projectdiscovery/katana is a high‑performance, next‑generation crawling and spidering framework designed for security researchers and developers. It automates the discovery of URLs, subdomains, parameters, and other attack surfaces through fast, concurrent scanning while providing flexible output formats and extensive filtering options. The tool integrates seamlessly into DevTools pipelines for efficient reconnaissance and vulnerability assessment.

Problem

projectdiscovery/katana helps engineers save time in daily development and review loops.

Outcome

Medium: useful for prototypes or internal workflows, with dependency and maintenance checks before production.

Workflow

• speed up developer workflows
• automate local engineering tasks
• improve CI feedback

Evidence

A next-generation crawling and spidering framework.

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