how to automate port scanning and vulnerability detection with port-scanner-api

the problem

when managing multiple servers or conducting security audits, manually scanning ports and identifying open services can be time-consuming and error-prone. traditional tools require manual setup or complex scripts, slowing down your workflow.

the solution

port-scanner-api streamlines this process by performing deep port scans against any target ip address. it returns open ports, detected services, and potential vulnerabilities automatically.

example request:

curl -s https://port-scanner-api.apimesh.xyz/check?target=192.168.1.10


a typical response might look like:


{
  "target": "192.168.1.10",
  "open_ports": [22, 80, 443],
  "services": {"22": "ssh", "80": "http", "443": "https"},
  "vulnerabilities": ["old ssh version"]
}


## how it works
the API combines free dns and ip info services to gather detailed data about the target. it performs a comprehensive scan to detect open ports, identify services, and flag any known vulnerabilities, helping you automate security checks.

## try it
test the API with a free preview at:

https://port-scanner-api.apimesh.xyz/preview

pricing: $0.005 per call, pay as you go. no subscriptions, just reliable data whenever you need it.