Katana: The Crawler Engineered for Real Recon @Katana by ProjectDiscovery redefines what a web crawler should be. It’s not built to collect every link just for the sake of volume it’s designed to uncover what’s actually important. Fast, flexible, and intelligent, Katana operates more like a reconnaissance engine than a basic scanner, giving security professionals and automation engineers the precision they need in today’s sprawling, dynamic web environments. At its core, Katana is about discovery with intent. It doesn’t stop at the obvious. Instead, it digs deeper finding unlisted endpoints, backup files, exposed development routes, legacy directories, and API gateways that aren’t meant to be found. It’s ideal for uncovering the subtle misconfigurations or forgotten assets that could turn into critical vulnerabilities. Katana’s strength lies in its control and adaptability. It allows users to define exactly what should be scanned and what should be ignored. With powerful filtering, scoping, and output options, it integrates seamlessly into automated workflows without overwhelming you with irrelevant results. It’s fast enough to handle large targets efficiently, but smart enough to stay focused. For anyone working in security from bug bounty hunters to red teamers to enterprise DevSecOps teams Katana is a vital tool. It replaces noisy, outdated scanners with clean, actionable insight. If you want recon that’s more refined sword than blunt instrument, Katana is the tool you reach for.