Agent skill · security · sickn33
pentest-commands
Provide a comprehensive command reference for penetration testing tools including network scanning, exploitation, password cracking, and web application testing. Enable quick command lookup during security assessments.
Why this skill is useful
Provides a comprehensive command reference for penetration testing tools that includes niche commands and workflows not commonly known to the AI.
What it needs
Requires kali-linux installed locally. About 6k 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 Commands Purpose Provide a comprehensive command reference for penetration testing tools including network scanning, exploitation, password cracking, and web application testing. Enable quick command lookup during security assessments. Inputs/Prerequisites Kali Linux or penetration testing distribution Target IP addresses with authorization Wordlists for brute forcing Network access to target systems Basic understanding of tool syntax Outputs/Deliverables Network enumeration results Identified vulnerabilities Exploitation payloads Cracked credentials Web vulnerability findings Core Workflow 1. Nmap Commands Host Discovery: Port Scanning: Service Detection: NSE Scripts: Advanced Scans: 2. Metasploit Commands Basic Usage: Common Exploits: Scanners: Handler Setup: Payload Generation (msfvenom): 3. Nikto Commands 4. SQLMap Commands 5. Hydra Commands 6. John the Ripper Commands 7. Aircrack-ng Commands 8. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills sickn33/pentest-commands--37319d