z4nzu/hackingtool

Analysis updated 2026-05-18

★ 72,250PythonAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5LicenseSetup · moderate

Mindmap

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Menu-driven launcher
      185+ tools organized
      Install and run tools
      Search and filter
    Key features
      20 tool categories
      Install status display
      Recommendation mode
      Tag-based filtering
    Use cases
      Penetration testing
      CTF competitions
      Security research
      Vulnerability testing
    Tech stack
      Python 3.10+
      Git integration
      System packages
      Docker support
    Audience
      Security researchers
      Penetration testers
      CTF players

mindmap root((repo)) What it does Menu-driven launcher 185+ tools organized Install and run tools Search and filter Key features 20 tool categories Install status display Recommendation mode Tag-based filtering Use cases Penetration testing CTF competitions Security research Vulnerability testing Tech stack Python 3.10+ Git integration System packages Docker support Audience Security researchers Penetration testers CTF players

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Run penetration tests on authorized systems by accessing 185+ tools from one menu instead of installing each separately.

USE CASE 2

Participate in CTF competitions with quick access to reconnaissance, exploitation, and forensics tools organized by category.

USE CASE 3

Conduct security research and vulnerability assessments with a centralized launcher that shows which tools are installed and ready.

USE CASE 4

Simulate phishing attacks and test active directory security using curated tools grouped by attack type.

What is it built with?

PythonGitpipDockerLinuxmacOS

How does it compare?

	z4nzu/hackingtool	josephmisiti/awesome-machine-learning	python/cpython
Stars	72,250	72,406	72,593
Language	Python	Python	Python
Setup difficulty	moderate	easy	hard
Complexity	2/5	1/5	5/5
Audience	developer	researcher	developer

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Docker installation required for containerized tool execution, some tools may need system dependencies or elevated privileges.

Use freely for any purpose including commercial, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

HackingTool is an all-in-one menu-driven launcher for security and penetration testing tools on Linux and macOS. The problem it solves is convenience: security researchers and penetration testers (people who test systems for vulnerabilities with permission) need dozens of different tools for different tasks, and installing, finding, and launching each one individually is tedious. HackingTool brings 185 or more tools together under a single interactive terminal menu, organized into 20 categories. The tool works by presenting a text-based menu system where you navigate to a category, see the available tools, and either install or launch them. It does not contain the actual hacking tools itself, instead it manages them as external dependencies, handling installation via git, pip, or system packages, and launching them when selected. Categories include information gathering (tools like nmap and theHarvester for reconnaissance), web attacks, SQL injection testing, wireless network attacks, phishing simulation, payload creation, forensics, exploit frameworks, active directory testing, cloud security, mobile security, and more. The v2.0 version adds a search feature (type a slash to search by keyword), tag-based filtering, and a recommendation mode where you describe what you want to do and it suggests relevant tools. Install status is shown next to each tool so you know what is ready to use. You would use this if you are a security researcher, CTF (capture-the-flag) competition player, or penetration tester who works on Linux or Kali Linux and wants a centralized launcher for your toolset. The tool itself is Python 3.10+ and is intended for authorized security testing only. Docker support is also included.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1

Show me how to set up HackingTool on Kali Linux and use the menu to install and launch nmap for network reconnaissance.

Prompt 2

I need to test SQL injection vulnerabilities on a web app I own. Which tools in HackingTool would help and how do I find them using the search feature?

Prompt 3

How do I use HackingTool's recommendation mode to get tool suggestions based on what I want to test?

Prompt 4

Set up HackingTool in Docker and walk me through the process of installing a tool from the wireless attacks category.

Prompt 5

I'm new to penetration testing. Explain how HackingTool's category system helps me organize tools for different types of security tests.

Frequently asked questions

What is hackingtool?

A menu-driven launcher that organizes 185+ security and penetration testing tools into 20 categories, letting you install and run them from a single terminal interface.

What language is hackingtool written in?

Mainly Python. The stack also includes Python, Git, pip.

What license does hackingtool use?

Use freely for any purpose including commercial, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is hackingtool to set up?

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

Who is hackingtool for?

Mainly developer.

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