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Pentest Commands

Pentest Commands is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from zebbern/claude-code-guide. It should be used when the user asks to "run pentest commands", "scan with nmap", "use metasploit exploits", "crack passwords with hydra or john", "scan web vulnerabilities… It works with Claude Code, Codex and Cursor and has 4,678 GitHub stars across a repository of 4 listed skills.

github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide/skills/pentest-commands (opens in a new tab)

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Claude

Claude Code loads skills from ~/.claude/skills/ (all projects) or .claude/skills/ (one project):

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide.git
cp -r claude-code-guide/skills/pentest-commands ~/.claude/skills/pentest-commands   # personal, or .claude/skills in a project

In the Claude apps, zip the pentest-commands folder and upload it under Customize > Skills > + > Upload a skill (code execution must be on).

ChatGPT / Codex

Codex reads skills from .agents/skills/ in a repo or ~/.agents/skills/ for every project:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide.git
cp -r claude-code-guide/skills/pentest-commands .agents/skills/pentest-commands   # repo; ~/.agents/skills for all projects

Standalone skills also load in the ChatGPT desktop app.

Cursor

Cursor loads skills from .cursor/skills/ (or ~/.cursor/skills/) and also reads .claude/skills/:

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide.git
cp -r claude-code-guide/skills/pentest-commands .cursor/skills/pentest-commands   # project; ~/.cursor/skills for all projects

Source (checked Oct 7, 2026): code.claude.com/docs/en/skills (opens in a new tab), support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-using-skills-in-claude (opens in a new tab), learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills (opens in a new tab), cursor.com/docs/context/skills (opens in a new tab)

What this skill does

This skill should be used when the user asks to "run pentest commands", "scan with nmap", "use metasploit exploits", "crack passwords with hydra or john", "scan web vulnerabilities with nikto", "enumerate networks", or needs essential penetration testing command references. 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.

When it triggers

  • used when the user asks to "run pentest commands", "scan with nmap", "use metasploit exploits", "crack passwords with hydra or john", "scan web vulnerabilities with nikto", "enumerate networks", or needs essential penetration testing comman
  • "run pentest commands"
  • "scan with nmap"
  • "use metasploit exploits"
  • "crack passwords with hydra or john"
  • "scan web vulnerabilities with nikto"
  • "enumerate networks"

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FAQ

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How do I install the Pentest Commands skill?

Copy the pentest-commands folder (the one containing SKILL.md) into ~/.claude/skills/ for Claude Code, .agents/skills/ for Codex or .cursor/skills/ for Cursor. The agent picks it up automatically when a task matches its description.

Is the Pentest Commands skill free?

Yes. The repository is open source under the MIT license.

Is Pentest Commands maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 24, 2026. appsgit only lists skills from repositories with a commit in the last six months.