pktana — High-Performance Linux Packet Analyzer

Overview pktana is a lightweight, high-performance packet analysis tool for Linux systems, written in Rust. It is designed to provide fast, structured, and extensible network packet visibility directly from the terminal. It bridges the gap between traditional CLI tools (like tcpdump) and heavy GUI-based analyzers (like Wireshark) by offering a balance of performance, usability, and structured output. Problem Statement Modern network debugging tools typically fall into two categories: 1. GUI-base