Start with the Launcher. Let it fetch the rest.
Scantide Auditor PowerShell is the Windows toolkit for authorized internal network discovery, local device checks, software inventory, CVE review, lifecycle intelligence, ServiceNow CMDB comparison and clean HTML reports.
The recommended entry point is ScantideLauncher.ps1. It gives Windows admins the GUI, quick scan options, local PC check, tools, version status, and the built-in function to download or update the required Auditor files.
The simple Windows download choice
For most Windows users, download the Launcher first. From the Launcher you can download/update the full Auditor package, run LAN scans, run Local Device Check, open tools, and check versions.
Windows and Linux are now separated
This page is deliberately focused on the Windows PowerShell Auditor. Linux has a different installer, runtime model and credential handling, so it should not be buried inside the Windows instructions.
Windows PowerShell
Use this page when you want the GUI Launcher, ScantideLAN.ps1, Local Device Check, Windows Credential Manager, ServiceNow/CMDB comparison and Windows HTML reports.
Download Windows LauncherLinux Auditor
Use the Linux page for the Linux command-line workflow, Linux local checks, Linux installer/uninstaller information and Linux credential notes.
Open Linux Auditor pageAndroid field checks
Use Auditor Android for mobile/on-site LAN visibility, quick local network review and Wi-Fi context without needing a Windows admin workstation.
Open Android AuditorOne Windows entry point for the common audit jobs
The page is shorter now because the Launcher is the real entry point. The details belong in the manual and GUI tour; this page should explain what to download and why.
Internal network scan
Find reachable hosts, open services, web pages, TLS certificates, favicons, service hints, possible CVE context and CMDB gaps.
Local Device Check
Review the Windows machine itself: firewall, Defender/AV, updates, users, BitLocker, browser posture, certificates, listening ports and installed software.
Software lifecycle
Compare installed software against Scantide CVE and lifecycle intelligence, including latest observed versions and review candidates.
CMDB comparison
Compare discovered hosts with ServiceNow/CMDB data so unknown or undocumented assets become visible.
Radio/local discovery
Optional local discovery can add mDNS, SSDP/UPnP, WS-Discovery, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth/BLE context during authorized on-site checks.
Readable reports
HTML reports are designed for cleanup discussions: what was found, why it matters, and what should be reviewed next.
Recommended Windows workflow
Keep the first-run instruction simple. The Launcher is the product front door for Windows because it includes the download/update function.
1. Download the Launcher
Save ScantideLauncher.ps1 to a local folder on the Windows machine where you want to run the audit.
2. Run it in PowerShell
Start the Launcher. Use its built-in download/update function to fetch the full Auditor files when needed.
.\ScantideLauncher.ps13. Choose the job
Run a Quick/Standard LAN scan, Local Device Check, Software review, CMDB comparison or a focused profile such as Hypervisor or Database.
See the GUI tourDirect files for manual deployment
Most users do not need these individual downloads. They are here for controlled environments, troubleshooting, or offline packaging.
PowerShell download fallback
Use this only when you do not want to use the Launcher’s built-in download function or the ZIP package.
$dest = Join-Path $env:USERPROFILE 'Downloads\ScantideAuditor'
New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path $dest -Force | Out-Null
$base = 'https://www.scantide.com/helpfiles'
$files = @(
'ScantideLauncher.ps1',
'ScantideLAN.ps1',
'ScantideHelper.ps1',
'ScantideRadioHelper.ps1',
'ScantidePortHelper.ps1',
'ScantideCredentialManager.ps1',
'ScantideFaviconHelper.ps1',
'ScantideLocalCheck.ps1',
'ScantideLocalProtocolHelper.ps1',
'combine.ps1',
'oui.csv',
'ScantideLAN-version.json',
'SHA256SUMS.txt',
'package-manifest.json'
)
foreach ($name in $files) {
$target = Join-Path $dest $name
Write-Host "Downloading $name..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "$base/$name" -OutFile $target -UseBasicParsing -TimeoutSec 45
Unblock-File -LiteralPath $target -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
Write-Host ""
Write-Host "Downloaded Scantide Auditor PowerShell files to: $dest" -ForegroundColor Green
Write-Host "Run the Windows Launcher:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
Write-Host " cd `"$dest`""
Write-Host " .\ScantideLauncher.ps1"Show it before you run it
The easiest way to explain Scantide Auditor is to show the Launcher GUI and a safe anonymized report.
GUI tour
Shows the Launcher tabs and how Windows users start scans, update files and run tools.
Open GUI tourInternal survey report
Safe anonymized example showing discovered hosts, services, TLS/web evidence and review points.
View example reportLocal Device Check report
Example local endpoint posture and software review output.
View local reportCommon questions
Should Windows users download every script one by one?
No. Start with ScantideLauncher.ps1. The Launcher is the preferred Windows entry point and can download/update the rest of the required files.
When should I use the full ZIP?
Use the ZIP for offline use, change-controlled deployment, checksum verification or environments where in-app downloads are blocked.
Where are Linux instructions?
Linux is intentionally separated. Use the Scantide Auditor Linux page for Linux commands, installer/uninstaller information and Linux-specific credential handling.
Is this a hacking tool?
No. It is an authorized inventory and exposure review toolkit. It is not for brute forcing, exploitation or bypassing access controls.
Can it replace vulnerability management?
No. Treat CVE and lifecycle matches as review leads. They help you prioritize follow-up, but exact product, build, backporting and configuration still need verification.
Why keep Local Device Check on this page?
Because it is available from the Windows Launcher. It is part of the Windows admin workflow, while the detailed Local Device Check explanation remains on its own page.
Which Scantide tool should I use?
Use the focused tool that matches where you are looking: public domain, browser behavior, Windows LAN, Linux host, Android field check or recurring monitoring.