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prn parameter in Scapy

Is the parameter prn in the sniff-function ofScapy an abbreviation for anything?

I know it is used to define a callback-function for the sniffed packet, I just can't find the meaning of prn.

I couldn't find an explanation for the abbreviation in the documentation.

Solution

  • That's probably for "print", since the result of the callback (if it is not None) is printed.

    The first (historical) use of this callback was to print, for example, a .summary() or a .display() of each sniffed packet (see the tshark() function).