What (Windows, Linux, macOS) are you running?

: Setting up a local server to capture incoming traffic. Why Use Version 1.3?

Netcat GUI 1.3 incorporates a robust set of features designed to make network operations both powerful and accessible:

Executing file transfers with legacy Netcat requires two separate terminals and manual coordination. The GUI 1.3 includes a that guides you through:

: Like the original Netcat, the GUI version supports both TCP (default) and UDP connections.

Replaces complex terminal commands with a "Send" button. 📝 Key Features

Windows Defender / SmartScreen blocks it → Use only in lab/VMs, temporarily disable real-time protection, or add exclusion.

Netcat GUI 1.3 is lightweight and usually distributed as a portable executable or a Java-based jar archive, meaning it requires no heavy installation processes. System Requirements

You need to test a custom chat protocol across two VMs.

If you are looking for more actively maintained or feature-rich network interaction tools, community members sometimes suggest:

Single window for IP, Port, and File Path.