SmartSubAI: Revolutionizing Subdomain Enumeration with AI-Powered Risk Assessment
Discover SmartSubAI — an AI-powered subdomain enumeration tool that combines high-speed DNS scanning with intelligent risk assessment for smarter, more efficient cybersecurity reconnaissance.
Introduction to SmartSubAI
Ever found yourself tangled in endless lists of subdomains during reconnaissance, wishing there was a smarter way to filter out the noise and prioritize threats?
SmartSubAI is an innovative tool that combines traditional subdomain enumeration with AI-driven risk assessment. It brings automation and intelligence together to help you identify and prioritize high-risk assets effortlessly.
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, effective subdomain enumeration is essential for robust reconnaissance and risk mitigation. SmartSubAI introduces a game-changing approach by merging traditional DNS enumeration with AI-powered risk assessment, offering cybersecurity professionals an intelligent way to identify and prioritize vulnerable subdomains. Whether you’re into penetration testing, bug bounty hunting, or managing digital assets, SmartSubAI streamlines your workflow with automation, precision, and actionable insights—making it the go-to tool for ethical hackers and security analysts in 2025.
📚 Table of Contents
- Introduction to SmartSubAI
🧠 Introduction to SmartSubAI
Ever found yourself tangled in endless lists of subdomains during reconnaissance, wishing there was a smarter way to filter out the noise and prioritize threats?
SmartSubAI is an innovative tool that combines traditional subdomain enumeration with AI-driven risk assessment. It brings automation and intelligence together to help you identify and prioritize high-risk assets effortlessly.
🚀 Key Features of SmartSubAI
🔍 Advanced Subdomain Enumeration
- Multi-threaded scanning for faster results
- Support for custom wordlists
- DNS record discovery including A, AAAA, CNAME, and more
🤖 AI-Powered Risk Assessment
- Uses Cohere AI for contextual analysis
- Generates intelligent risk scores
- Offers detailed, human-readable threat explanations
📊 Comprehensive Reporting System
- Interactive and clean HTML reports
- JSON exports for automation
- Visual and logical breakdowns of DNS and risk data
🛠️ Installation Guide
📂 Cloning the Repository
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git clone https://github.com/OCEANOFANYTHING/SmartSubAI.git
cd SmartSubAI
🧪 Setting Up a Virtual Environment
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python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
📦 Installing Required Dependencies
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pip install -r requirements.txt
🔐 Configuring Your API Key
- Get a key from Cohere
- Add it to
config/settings.ini
🧪 Using SmartSubAI
⚙️ Basic Usage Explained
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python smartsubai.py -d example.com
⚡ Advanced Command-Line Options
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python smartsubai.py -d example.com -w wordlist.txt --threads 20 --limit 100
Flags:
-d: Domain name (required)-w: Custom wordlist--threads: Number of threads--limit: Max subdomains--no-limit: Disable limit--test: Use mock data--output-dir: Custom output directory
⚙️ Deep Dive into Configuration
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[AI]
cohere_api_key = your_api_key_here
model = command-r7b-12-2024
[DNS]
timeout = 1
retries = 2
nameservers = 8.8.8.8,8.8.4.4,1.1.1.1,1.0.0.1
[Scanning]
max_threads = 10
max_subdomains = 200
🧾 Real-World Usage Examples
✅ Standard Scan
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python smartsubai.py -d example.com
📝 Custom Wordlist
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python smartsubai.py -d example.com -w wordlists/custom.txt
🚀 High-Performance Mode
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python smartsubai.py -d example.com --threads 20 --no-limit
🎯 Limited Enumeration
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python smartsubai.py -d example.com --limit 50
💡 Benefits of Using SmartSubAI
- ⚡ Blazing fast multi-threaded scans
- 🧠 AI intelligence for risk awareness
- 🧩 Automation-friendly outputs for CI/CD pipelines
🔬 Behind the Scenes
Cohere AI Integration
SmartSubAI uses Cohere’s large language model to make intelligent decisions about subdomain importance.
DNS Resolution Engine
Powered by dnspython, it performs resilient and precise lookups with fallback and timeout handling.
🤝 Contribution Guidelines
- Fork, clone, and create feature branches
- Follow best practices and lint your code
- See CONTRIBUTING.md for more
📄 Licensing and Acknowledgments
🏁 Conclusion
SmartSubAI blends speed, accuracy, and intelligence to deliver the future of subdomain enumeration. It’s the perfect companion for professionals who want smarter, actionable reconnaissance.
❓ FAQs
What makes SmartSubAI different from other tools?
SmartSubAI offers intelligent AI-based risk scoring in addition to traditional scanning.
Is SmartSubAI suitable for beginners?
Absolutely. It’s designed to be easy to install, use, and customize.
Does it support private DNS servers?
Yes! Just edit the settings.ini file to add your preferred nameservers.
Can I integrate it into CI/CD pipelines?
Yes. JSON outputs are perfect for automation workflows.
Is AI risk scoring customizable?
Yes, from model type to scoring thresholds via configuration.