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elementalsouls/claude-bughunter

Analysis updated 2026-07-03 · repo last pushed 2026-07-01

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TLDR

A bundle that turns Claude Code into a security testing assistant for finding vulnerabilities in websites and enterprise infrastructure, with built-in methodologies and reporting templates.

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    What it does
      Finds web vulnerabilities
      Tests enterprise infra
      Generates reports
    Coverage
      681 bug bounty reports
      Web app attack patterns
      Enterprise attack chains
    Use cases
      Bug bounty hunting
      Penetration testing
      Red team operations
    Scope
      External attack surface only
      Authorization gates built in
      No malware or internals
    Audience
      Bug bounty hunters
      Penetration testers
      Red team operators
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Test a public web app for bug bounties by probing for OAuth flaws or GraphQL misconfigurations.

USE CASE 2

Run reconnaissance and map the attack surface of a company's internet-facing infrastructure.

USE CASE 3

Look for known vulnerabilities in enterprise tools like VPNs, Okta, or Microsoft 365 during authorized red-team engagements.

USE CASE 4

Generate properly formatted vulnerability reports ready for HackerOne or Bugcrowd submissions.

What is it built with?

PythonClaude Code

How does it compare?

elementalsouls/claude-bughuntermisolabsai/misottsmuxuuu/serenity-skill
Stars2,8533,0613,204
LanguagePythonPythonPython
Last pushed2026-07-012026-06-092026-05-05
MaintenanceActiveActiveMaintained
Setup difficultymoderatehardeasy
Complexity3/54/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperpm founder

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires Claude Code and likely enrollment in Anthropic's verification program for legitimate security work.

The explanation does not mention a license, so usage rights are unclear.

In plain English

Claude-bughunter turns Claude Code into a specialized security research assistant for finding vulnerabilities in websites, APIs, and enterprise infrastructure. Instead of writing your own prompts or keeping a folder of bookmarks to reference past security reports, you install this bundle once. Then you just describe what you're testing in plain English, and the assistant automatically loads the right techniques, attack patterns, and reporting formats for that specific type of engagement. The bundle is built around four layers that work together. The first is a methodology framework that keeps your testing structured and disciplined. The second is a set of web application hunting skills, drawn from 681 real disclosed bug bounty reports, covering common vulnerability classes like cross-site scripting or broken authentication. The third layer targets enterprise infrastructure, things like Microsoft 365, Okta, VPN appliances, and cloud configurations, using known attack chains and recent vulnerabilities. The fourth layer handles reporting and evidence hygiene, making sure findings are properly validated, sensitive data is redacted from screenshots, and reports match what platforms like HackerOne or Bugcrowd expect. This is designed for bug bounty hunters, penetration testers, and external red-team operators who have written authorization to test targets. For example, if you're testing a company's public-facing web app for a bug bounty, you can ask the assistant to run reconnaissance, map the attack surface, and probe for specific issues like GraphQL misconfigurations or OAuth flaws. If you're doing an enterprise red-team engagement, it can help you look for known vulnerabilities in a company's VPN or identity provider after you've gained initial access. What's notable is how deliberately the project scopes itself. It focuses entirely on external attack surfaces, things reachable from the internet, and explicitly excludes internal network attacks, post-exploitation tools, or malware development. The bundle also includes built-in validation gates that prompt you to confirm you're authorized to test a target before proceeding, and it flags that Anthropic's own safeguards may require you to enroll in a verification program for legitimate security work.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I have written authorization to test example.com for a bug bounty. Help me run reconnaissance and map the attack surface, then probe for common web vulnerabilities like XSS and broken authentication.
Prompt 2
I'm doing an authorized red-team engagement and have initial access. Help me check the target's Microsoft 365 and Okta configurations for known attack chains and misconfigurations.
Prompt 3
I found a GraphQL endpoint during authorized testing. Walk me through testing it for common misconfigurations and authorization issues using the methodology from claude-bughunter.
Prompt 4
Help me write a vulnerability report for a broken authentication issue I found, formatted for HackerOne, with guidance on redacting sensitive data from my evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is claude-bughunter?

A bundle that turns Claude Code into a security testing assistant for finding vulnerabilities in websites and enterprise infrastructure, with built-in methodologies and reporting templates.

What language is claude-bughunter written in?

Mainly Python. The stack also includes Python, Claude Code.

Is claude-bughunter actively maintained?

Active — commit in last 30 days (last push 2026-07-01).

What license does claude-bughunter use?

The explanation does not mention a license, so usage rights are unclear.

How hard is claude-bughunter to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is claude-bughunter for?

Mainly developer.

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