MAC Changer - Advanced MAC Address Manipulation Tool for Linux

MAC Address Changer for Linux – Python-Based CLI Tool to Spoof and Change MAC Addresses with Ease.

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A powerful and interactive tool for changing and spoofing MAC addresses on Linux systems — featuring vendor-specific spoofing, history tracking, configuration profiles, and both CLI + interactive modes.

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Demo

If you're looking for a macchanger alternative, this Python-based MAC address changer gives you full control over your interfaces. Spoof, reset, or randomize your MAC on any Linux system with ease.

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Features

• Interactive command-line menu with smooth animations
• Remembers original MAC addresses and supports restoration
• Random MAC generation (with valid formats)
• Vendor-specific MAC address spoofing (Apple, Intel, Cisco, etc.)
• Persistent history logging with timestamps
• Configurable settings (auto-backup, warnings, defaults)
• Full command-line argument support
• Root-checking for protected operations
• Beautiful, color-coded terminal UI

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Installation

Supported OS: Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Arch, Kali, etc.)

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/ZX41R/Mac_Changer.git
   cd Mac_Changer

2. Run the script

   python3 Mac_Changer.py

3. Make it executable (optional)

   chmod +x Mac_Changer.py
   ./Mac_Changer.py
   

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Usage

Interactive Mode

Just run the script without arguments:

sudo python3 Mac_Changer.py

You’ll see a colorful menu to list interfaces, generate MACs, spoof vendors, restore original MACs, and more!

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Command-Line Mode

Action	Example
Generate random MAC for eth0	sudo ./Mac_Changer.py -i eth0 -r
Set custom MAC address	sudo ./Mac_Changer.py -i wlan0 -m 00:11:22:33:44:55
Vendor-specific MAC (e.g., Apple)	sudo ./Mac_Changer.py -i eth0 -v Apple
Restore original MAC	sudo ./Mac_Changer.py -i eth0 --restore
List interfaces	./Mac_Changer.py -l
Generate 5 random MACs	./Mac_Changer.py -g -c 5
Show history	./Mac_Changer.py --history

Use --no-banner to skip the animated ASCII banner.

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Configuration

The tool stores configuration in:

• ~/.mac_changer_config.json

You can toggle:

• Auto backup
• Warning messages
• Default interface
• Vendor preferences

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History

Change logs are stored in:

• ~/.mac_changer_history.json

The interactive and CLI modes can display the last 10 changes, showing:

• Old MAC → New MAC
• Interface used
• Timestamp

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Requirements

• Python 3.6+
• Linux OS
• iproute2 installed (ip command)
• sudo privileges

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Legal Notice

This tool is designed strictly for ethical and educational use. Changing your MAC address can interfere with network policies and may be illegal in some jurisdictions.

YOU are responsible for how you use this tool.

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Author

• Name: Zohir
• GitHub: ZX41R
• Tool Version: 2.0

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.