# Pentest Commands (agent skill)

> 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 4,648 GitHub stars across a repository of 4 listed skills.

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.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/zebbern/claude-code-guide |
| Skill path | skills/pentest-commands/SKILL.md |
| Skill name | pentest-commands |
| GitHub stars | 4,648 |
| Installs on skills.sh | not listed |
| License | MIT |
| Skills in repo | 4 |
| Plugin marketplace | no |
| Official | no |
| Works with | Claude Code, Codex, Cursor |
| Category | Security |
| Last commit | Oct 7, 2026 |

## 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"

## Add this skill

### Claude Code

```sh
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 skill folder and upload it under Customize > Skills > + > Upload a skill (code execution must be on).

### ChatGPT / Codex

```sh
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
```

### Cursor

```sh
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
```

Sources (checked 2026-10-07): https://code.claude.com/docs/en/skills, https://support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-using-skills-in-claude, https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills, https://cursor.com/docs/context/skills

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