Agent skill · security · aradotso
linux-pentesting-command-reference
Practical Linux command reference for penetration testing covering reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation phases.
Why this skill is useful
Provides a comprehensive set of niche Linux commands specifically tailored for penetration testing phases that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires git installed locally. About 6k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-04. 11 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Linux Pentesting Command Reference Skill by ara.so — Security Skills collection. Overview The Linux for a Pentester project is a curated collection of practical Linux commands and techniques organized by penetration testing phases. This reference is built from real-world labs, CTFs, and hands-on practice, focusing on actionable commands rather than theory. It covers the complete pentesting workflow from initial reconnaissance through post-exploitation. Repository Structure The notes are organized into six main modules: 00-General-Commands: Essential Linux survival commands for daily usage 01-Recon: Local and network reconnaissance techniques 02-Enumeration: Deep service and user data enumeration 03-Exploitation: Shell access, file uploads, and initial foothold techniques 04-Privilege-Escalation: Techniques for escalating to root privileges 05-Post-Exploitation: Persistence, cleanup, and lateral movement Cheatsheets: Quick reference one-liners Installation Clone the repository to have offline access during engagements: For quick reference during testing: Key Command Categories General Commands (Module 00) Essential commands for navigation and system interaction: Reconnaissance (Module 01) Local and network reconnaissance commands: Enumeration (Module 02) Deep service and data enumeration: Exploitation (Module 03) Common exploitation techniques and payloads: Privilege Escalation (Module 04) Techniques for escalating privileges: Post-Exploitation (Module 05) Persistence and lateral movement: Common Patterns Initial Access Workflow Privilege Escalation Checklist Troubleshooting Shell Issues Problem: Unstable or non-interactive shell Problem: Commands not working in reverse shell File Transfer Issues Problem: wget/curl not available Permission Issues Problem: Cannot write to common directories Enumeration Script Failures Problem: Automated scripts not running Integration with AI Agents When assisting with pentesting tasks, reference specific modules: Best Practices 1. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills aradotso/linux-pentesting-command-reference