Examples and testing guide

Sample inputs for Netmin 26.10 and all 84 diagnostic tools.

Netmin runs checks you choose on your Mac. No Netmin account, login, or sample-file import is needed. This page and the sample text file have stable public addresses and are available without signing in.

Quick start · Results and controls · Local network · Trial and Pro · All tools

A five-minute walkthrough

1. Open Netmin and accept the first-launch trial notice. The notice does not start a subscription or request payment.
2. Press ⌘K, type a tool name from the table, and select it in the sidebar.
3. Enter its sample input. Leave Use custom resolver off for the first DNS check.
4. Press ⌘Return or click the run button. Output appears as the check runs, followed by its result.
5. Press ⌘1 for Overview or ⌘2 for Raw Output. Use New Lookup or Escape after completion to try another tool.

For a combined report, choose Network Lookup, enter min.tools, select Quick, and run it. Exact addresses, certificates, timings, and registry data can change. Optional sections may be empty or unavailable.

Results and controls

Use the result header to switch between Overview and Raw output. The Copy Result menu offers raw output, the command, and a structured summary. During the trial or with Pro, use Save Report to export a text file to a location you choose.

To check cancellation, start Network Lookup with Full selected, then click Stop or press Escape while it is running. Start a new lookup afterward. The sidebar search, recent targets, window resizing, and light/dark appearance remain available throughout normal use.

An empty DNS answer, a closed port, a refused connection, and an unsupported service are diagnostic results. They do not require an account or indicate that a feature is locked. A timeout can mean the network blocks that traffic or the destination does not respond. Raw output shows the details.

Local-network setup

Choose Interface Inventory, Gateway and Routes, or DNS Configuration for an immediate view of the reviewing Mac's own network. These tools need no target.

For Local Device Sweep, use an isolated test network you manage, select one of the detected ranges, then run the check. Allow macOS Local Network access when prompted. If permission was denied, enable Netmin under System Settings → Privacy & Security → Local Network.

For positive discovery results, connect a test device to the same network: a Bonjour-capable printer or Mac for Bonjour, a UPnP-enabled router or TV for SSDP, or a Windows/SMB device advertising NetBIOS for Windows Name Discovery. Enter that device's hostname for the last tool. Guest Wi-Fi isolation, VPNs, absent devices, and disabled services can prevent discovery. A public website cannot substitute for a device on the reviewing Mac's LAN.

Trial, purchases, and legal links

The free download includes 30 days of Pro access. During the trial, all tools, structured reports, export, summary copying, and unlimited diagnostic requests are available. No subscription starts automatically.

Open Netmin → Netmin Pro… to view the yearly subscription, lifetime purchase, and Restore Purchases. App Review can exercise purchases using Apple's sandbox purchase flow. After the trial, Free retains all tools and raw output with five new requests per day; a verified Pro purchase restores unrestricted access. Reinstalling should not be used as a way to reset access.

The purchase window's bottom row contains Terms of Use (EULA) and Privacy Policy. These links can be opened without buying anything.

Inputs for all 84 tools

Expand a group to find its tools. The quick-start examples are the easiest starting point. The reference also identifies optional records, expected negative examples, and tools that require a particular device or service.

Report a problem

If a step fails, include the tool name, sample input, Netmin and macOS versions, and the message shown in Raw output when contacting support. Remove private addresses and diagnostic data before posting publicly.