PingDD

PingDD is a cross-platform TCP “ping” tool written in C.
Instead of ICMP, it checks a specific TCP port and tells you whether it’s reachable, how fast the connection handshake completes, and (optionally) logs every attempt to CSV for later analysis. This tool is designed to help network administrators and enthusiasts test the availability and responsiveness on remote servers.

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Why PingDD exists

Classic ping answers one question: “Can I reach this host over ICMP?”
In real-world troubleshooting, the question is usually different:

• Is the service port actually open (80/443/22/3389/etc..)?
• Is the connection slow because of latency, filtering, or handshake delays?
• Can the results be logged and compared later?

PingDD is built to solve these issues: simple feedback with clean output, and an option to keep evidence (CSV + timestamps).

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Features

• TCP port reachability check (connect-based).
• Measures connect time (RTT) in milliseconds (microsecond level precision).
• Cross-platform behavior (Windows + Linux).
• Colored terminal output (can be disabled).
• Timestamp printed in output (useful for diagnostics).
• Optional CSV logging (best for long runs and later review).

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Installation

Windows

Winget

Download using Winget.
Winget installs PingDD and adds it to your PATH automatically.

winget install -e --id DarthDemono.PingDD

Linux

From Releases

Download the latest binary from the GitHub Releases page:

https://github.com/darthdemono/PingDD/releases

Compile from Source

If your OS is not available in the release list, compile from source:

git clone https://github.com/darthdemono/PingDD.git
cd PingDD
make clean
make

Then add the binary to your PATH:

• https://www.sysadmit.com/2016/06/linux-anadir-ruta-al-path.html

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Usage

pingdd <destination> -p <port> [options]

Option	Description	Required	Default
<destination>	Target hostname or IP address	Yes	-
-p, --port N	Set TCP port N	Yes	-
-t, --timeout N	Timeout in milliseconds	No	1000
-c, --count N	Number of checks	No	infinite
-r, --rate N	Rate: 1 check per N ms (delay between checks)	No	50ms
--no-color	Disable color output	No	Colors enabled
--csv	Enable CSV logging	No	Disabled
-?, --help	Display help	No	-

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Examples

Check port 80 a hundred times:

pingdd example.com -p 80 -c 100

Slow the rate to one check every 500ms:

pingdd example.com -p 443 -r 500

Enable CSV logging:

pingdd example.com -p 443 --csv

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CSV output

When CSV logging is enabled, PingDD generates a timestamped filename and writes:

• DateTime
• Host
• IPAddress
• Protocol
• Port
• Time_ms

This makes it easy to graph results later, compare different networks, or keep records for debugging.

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Project notes

PingDD aims to keep the codebase straightforward and readable. The project leans toward predictable behavior, clean output, and portability—so changes that improve reliability and cross-platform correctness are preferred over “clever” complexity.

"An idiot admires complexity, a genius admires simplicity" - Terry A. Davis

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome.

• Open an issue for bugs, feature requests, or suggestions.
• Submit a pull request if you want to improve code quality, portability, documentation, or CI packaging.

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License

MIT License. See LICENSE