
LAN Orangutan
Try our new network scanner with full Tailscale support!
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LAN Orangutan is a self-hosted, open-source network scanner with persistent labeling and Tailscale support.
- for
- Homelab owners and IT admins who need quick network visibility.
- pricing
- free
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Auto-discovery — Uses nmap to scan networks and retrieve IP, MAC, and vendor info.
- Persistent labeling — Label, group, and add notes to devices that persist across scans.
- Multi-network & Tailscale — Scan multiple subnets simultaneously and automatically include Tailscale peers.
- Modern web UI — Clean dashboard with light/dark mode showing all devices in a sortable table.
- Full CLI — Command-line interface with JSON output for scripting and automation.
- Cross-platform single binary — Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows with no external dependencies.
Use cases
- Identify unknown devices on a home LAN quickly
- Track and label IoT devices across several subnets
- Integrate network inventory into scripts via JSON CLI output
LAN Orangutan vs alternatives
LAN Orangutan | ||
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Lightweight network discovery with UI and CLI | Visual server connection mapping |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 35 | 32 |
| Launched | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 |
- LAN Orangutan vs LAN Sheriff: LAN Sheriff focuses on mapping server connections on a world map, while LAN Orangutan emphasizes local device discovery and labeling.
LAN Orangutan FAQ
How do I install LAN Orangutan?+
Download the single binary from the GitHub releases, make it executable, and run it with sudo; nmap must be installed separately.
Do I need a cloud service?+
No, LAN Orangutan is self-hosted and runs entirely locally.
Can I scan multiple networks at once?+
Yes, it supports scanning multiple subnets in a single run and shows all results together.
Is Tailscale integration automatic?+
Yes, the tool automatically discovers and includes your Tailscale peers in the scan results.
What output formats are available from the CLI?+
The CLI can output device lists in plain text, JSON, and CSV for export.
Summarized by DevHunt from lanorangutan.com · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
LAN Orangutan


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