# Impacket > Impacket is a Python library for constructing and parsing network packets and working with protocol implementations. It covers protocols including SMB and MSRPC and includes example tools. - Type: Tool - Targets: Protocol - Category: Protocol analysis tools - Relationship: Foundation tool - Sources reviewed: 2026-11-06 - Added to the catalog: 2026-11-06 - Original resource: - Primary source: - Catalog page: - Record JSON: - Chinese version: [简体中文](https://awesomerea.org/zh/resources/impacket/index.md) ## Requirements & limits - Requires Python 3; the README recommends pipx for system-wide installation. - The README describes the software as intended for research and education, not production or commercial use. - Apache Software License with slight modifications, per LICENSE. ## Primary sources 1. ## More in Protocols - [open-appleremote: Siri Remote protocol reconstruction](https://awesomerea.org/resources/open-appleremote-case/index.md) · Case study - [GAMEKB-K17: reconstructing a macropad configuration protocol](https://awesomerea.org/resources/gamekb-k17-case/index.md) · Case study - [cooler-lcd: a Thermalright display protocol implementation](https://awesomerea.org/resources/cooler-lcd-case/index.md) · Case study - [NJFE: a Soulear camera protocol bridge for desktop inspection](https://awesomerea.org/resources/njfe-ear-camera-bridge-case/index.md) · Case study - [hw-harness: scanner USB protocol investigation](https://awesomerea.org/resources/hw-harness-reference-case/index.md) · Case study - [Roborock Local Server: a self-hosted stand-in for Roborock’s vacuum cloud](https://awesomerea.org/resources/roborock-local-server-cloud-case/index.md) · Case study ## About this entry The description was reviewed against primary sources. Original editorial content: MIT. Linked projects, papers and assets retain their own rights and licenses.