What is Dripcap?

Dripcap

Dripcap is a popular tool, also known as a protocol and network analyzer or packet sniffer. It's designed to intercept and log network traffic effortlessly.

Easy to Use on Any Operating System

Built using the well-known Electron framework, Dripcap works smoothly on all major operating systems. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to get started!

No Installation Needed

Getting Dripcap up and running is practically a walk in the park. There’s no complicated installation process. Just unzip the package and launch it through the predefined executable file. How simple is that?

What Do You Need?

Even though launching Dripcap is super easy, make sure your computer meets a few basic requirements. First off, you need WinPcap. This essential tool for link-layer network access must be installed before you can use Dripcap properly.

First Impressions Matter

The first time you open the app, you’re welcomed by a friendly screen. Here, you can quickly start new capturing sessions, import PcaP files, check out the app's official Wikipedia page, or dive into Preferences.

Diving into Preferences

If you head over to Preferences and install the UTP Micro Transport Protocol decoder from the 'Install' tab, you're all set! This covers any requirement issues.

An Organized Workspace for Analysis

The main window of Dripcap is neatly organized into three sections. On the left side, you'll see all captured IP addresses. The right side offers detailed info about various protocols like Ethernet, IPv4, TCP, and more.

Importing Files Made Easy

You can import PcaP files directly from the File menu while starting new sessions from the Capture menu is just as easy! Want to tweak settings? Access Preferences from the Edit menu.

User-Friendly Features at Your Fingertips

You can start or stop sessions either via the Capture menu or simply click on the minimalist top toolbar. Plus, Dripcap provides a light set of UI themes that you can find under General in Preferences—customization made simple!

The Bottom Line on Dripcap

In short, Dripcap is a modern-looking packet analyzer or sniffer that offers an organized workspace for accurate network info display. However, it would be even better if it allowed users to save and export logs!

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!