Agent skill · security · sickn33
pentest-checklist
Provide a comprehensive checklist for planning, executing, and following up on penetration tests. Ensure thorough preparation, proper scoping, and effective remediation of discovered vulnerabilities.
Why this skill is useful
Provides a detailed checklist for penetration testing that includes specific phases, objectives, and deliverables not commonly found in generic resources.
What it needs
About 7k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 44,571 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
⚠️ AUTHORIZED USE ONLY This skill is for educational purposes or authorized security assessments only. You must have explicit, written permission from the system owner before using this tool. Misuse of this tool is illegal and strictly prohibited. Mandatory confirmation gate Before running any command that probes, exploits, changes, persists on, extracts data from, or attempts credential access against a target: 1. Ask the user to state the exact target URL, IP, account, or resource. 2. Ask the user to confirm written authorization and the permitted scope. 3. Show the exact command(s) and explain their expected effect. 4. Wait for explicit confirmation in the current conversation. Without that confirmation, remain read-only and provide defensive guidance only. Prefer a sandbox, disposable VM, or controlled lab. AUTHORIZED USE ONLY: Use this skill only for authorized security assessments, defensive validation, or controlled educational environments. Pentest Checklist Purpose Provide a comprehensive checklist for planning, executing, and following up on penetration tests. Ensure thorough preparation, proper scoping, and effective remediation of discovered vulnerabilities. Inputs/Prerequisites Clear business objectives for testing Target environment information Budget and timeline constraints Stakeholder contacts and authorization Legal agreements and scope documents Outputs/Deliverables Defined pentest scope and objectives Prepared testing environment Security monitoring data Vulnerability findings report Remediation plan and verification Core Workflow Phase 1: Scope Definition Define Objectives [ ] Clarify testing purpose - Determine goals (find vulnerabilities, compliance, customer assurance) [ ] Validate pentest necessity - Ensure penetration test is the right solution [ ] Align outcomes with objectives - Define success criteria Reference Questions: Why are you doing this pentest? What specific outcomes do you expect? What will you do with the findings? Know Your T …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills sickn33/pentest-checklist