Agent skill · security · aradotso
kali-pentest-ai-agent
AI-driven autonomous penetration testing with Kali Linux tools, multi-phase attack planning, and human approval gates for high-risk actions
Why this skill is useful
Adds executable scripts for multi-phase penetration testing and integrates 269 Kali tools with adaptive planning capabilities.
What it needs
Requires docker installed locally. About 7k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-04. 11 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
kali-pentest-ai-agent Skill by ara.so — Security Skills collection. An AI agent skill for autonomous penetration testing using Kali Linux. Provides 269 CLI security tools across 14 categories, 15+ scenario playbooks, intelligent attack path planning, cross-phase result integration, and mandatory human approval for high-risk actions. Unlike traditional automated scanners, this skill enables AI agents to adaptively plan, execute, and iterate through penetration testing phases like a human security researcher. What It Does Autonomous Attack Planning: AI agent analyzes targets and plans multi-phase attack paths Tool Selection & Execution: Intelligently selects from 269+ Kali tools based on context Cross-Phase Integration: Integrates findings across reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation Adaptive Strategy: Adjusts testing approach based on intermediate results Human Approval Gates: Requires explicit authorization before high-risk actions Depth Control: Supports Quick/Standard/Deep testing modes with coverage matrices Structured Reporting: Generates Markdown and HTML reports with evidence and remediation Installation 1. Install the Skill Copy the skill directory into your AI agent's skills folder: 2. Set Up Kali Environment Choose one of three modes: Local Mode (agent runs directly on Kali): Server Mode (SSH to remote Kali): Docker Mode (containerized Kali): 3. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aradotso/kali-pentest-ai-agent