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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill penetration-testing- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads penetration-testing automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Penetration Testing
Table of Contents
Overview
Systematic security testing to identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities in applications, networks, and infrastructure through simulated attacks.
When to Use
- Pre-production security validation
- Annual security assessments
- Compliance requirements (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)
- Post-incident security review
- Third-party security audits
- Red team exercises
Quick Start
Minimal working example:
# pentest_framework.py
import requests
import socket
import subprocess
import json
from typing import List, Dict
from dataclasses import dataclass, asdict
from datetime import datetime
@dataclass
class Finding:
severity: str
category: str
target: str
vulnerability: str
evidence: str
remediation: str
cvss_score: float
class PenetrationTester:
def __init__(self, target: str):
self.target = target
self.findings: List[Finding] = []
def test_sql_injection(self, url: str) -> None:
// ... (see reference guides for full implementation)
Reference Guides
Detailed implementations in the references/ directory:
| Guide | Contents |
|---|---|
| Automated Penetration Testing Framework | Automated Penetration Testing Framework |
| Burp Suite Automation Script | Burp Suite Automation Script |
Best Practices
✅ DO
- Get written authorization
- Define clear scope
- Use controlled environments
- Document all findings
- Follow responsible disclosure
- Provide remediation guidance
- Verify fixes after patching
- Maintain chain of custody
❌ DON'T
- Test production without approval
- Cause service disruption
- Exfiltrate sensitive data
- Share findings publicly
- Exceed authorized scope
- Use destructive payloads
FAQ
What does the penetration-testing skill do?
Ethical hacking and security testing methodologies using penetration testing tools, exploit frameworks, and manual security validation. Use when assessing application security posture and identifying exploitable vulnerabilities.
How do I install penetration-testing?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill penetration-testing in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/penetration-testing/ (personal) or .claude/skills/penetration-testing/ (project).
Which AI agents can use penetration-testing?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is penetration-testing safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains penetration-testing?
It is published by aj-geddes in aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts. It has 1,077 recorded installs.
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