Agent skill · security · aradotso
linux-pentester-notes
Practical Linux command reference for penetration testing including recon, enumeration, exploitation, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation techniques.
Why this skill is useful
Provides a comprehensive set of niche Linux commands and techniques specifically tailored for penetration testing phases that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 7k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-04. 11 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Linux Pentester Notes Skill Skill by ara.so — Security Skills collection. Overview Linux-for-a-Pentester is a curated collection of practical Linux commands and techniques organized by penetration testing phases. This repository serves as a quick reference guide for security professionals conducting assessments, CTF challenges, or security research on Linux systems. The repository is structured around the standard penetration testing methodology: General Commands (survival essentials) Reconnaissance (information gathering) Enumeration (deep service analysis) Exploitation (gaining initial access) Privilege Escalation (elevating permissions) Post-Exploitation (persistence and lateral movement) Installation This is a reference repository, not an installable tool. Clone it locally for quick access during engagements: Repository Structure The repository is organized into directories by testing phase: Key Command Categories General Commands (00-General-Commands/) Essential Linux commands for navigating and understanding target systems: Reconnaissance (01-Recon/) Local and network reconnaissance commands: Enumeration (02-Enumeration/) Deep service and configuration analysis: Exploitation (03-Exploitation/) Techniques for gaining initial access: Privilege Escalation (04-Privilege-Escalation/) Methods to elevate privileges to root: Post-Exploitation (05-Post-Exploitation/) Maintaining access and covering tracks: Common Patterns Pattern 1: Initial Shell to Stable TTY Pattern 2: Full System Enumeration Pattern 3: Quick Privesc Check Troubleshooting Issue: Commands Not Found Some systems have minimal installations. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aradotso/linux-pentester-notes