ethical-hacking-methodology
This skill should be used when the user asks to "learn ethical hacking", "understand penetration testing lifecycle", "perform reconnaissance", "conduct security scanning", "exploit vulnerabilities", or "write penetration test reports". It provides comprehensive ethical hacking methodology and techniques.
Before you install
- Last update
- Files in folder
- 1
- Scripts
- No script files found
- SKILL.md size
- 11 KB (about 2,721 tokens of context each time it loads)
- License
- MIT
- Source on GitHub
- zebbern/claude-code-guide
Skills are plain text instructions the agent follows, sometimes with scripts. Check the source, prefer repositories with many installs and stars, and read any script it ships.
Install
npx skills add zebbern/claude-code-guide@ethical-hacking-methodologyRuns in a terminal with Node.js 18 or newer. Add -y to skip the prompts and -g to install for every project instead of this one.
Install for your agent
npx skills add zebbern/claude-code-guide@ethical-hacking-methodology --agent claude-code -y- Project install writes to
.claude/skills/ethical-hacking-methodology- Global install writes to
~/.claude/skills/ethical-hacking-methodology
Start a new session afterwards so the agent picks the skill up. In Claude Code you can also call it directly with /ethical-hacking-methodology.
What it does
Ethical Hacking Methodology Purpose Master the complete penetration testing lifecycle from reconnaissance through reporting. This skill covers the five stages of ethical hacking methodology, essential tools, attack techniques, and professional reporting for authorized security assessments. Prerequisites Required Environment - Kali Linux installed (persistent or live) - Network access to authorized targets - Written authorization from system owner Required Knowledge - Basic networking concepts - Linux command-line proficiency - Understanding of web technologies - Familiarity with security…
Excerpt from the skill's own SKILL.md. Read the full file on GitHub before installing: skills run with your agent's permissions.
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