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.

⚠️ 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. Wireshark/Tshark Commands Quick Reference Common Port Scans Hashcat Numeric Modes (not John format names) Mode Type 0 MD5 100 SHA1 1000 NTLM 1800 sha512crypt 3200 bcrypt 13100 Kerberoast Assessment limits Select individual NSE scripts after reviewing their effects; the vuln category can include intrusive checks. Database dumping, OS shells, credential attempts and wireless deauthentication require their own approved scope and stop conditions. Avoid collecting real user records when a minimal synthetic proof suffices. Bound attempts and traffic, protect credential/capture files, and define cleanup before generating payloads. A missing scan finding is not proof that a target is secure. Constraints Always have written authorization Some scans are noisy and detectable Brute forcing may lock accounts Rate limiting affects tools Examples Example 1: Quick Vulnerability Scan Example 2: Web App Test Troubleshooting Issue Solution Scan too slow Check the approved rate and test window; increase timing only within those limits Ports filtered Try different scan types Exploit fails Check target version compatibility Passwords not cracking Try larger wordlists, rules When to Use This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.

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