Quick Start_

Ensure your package manager is up to date before installing any tools. This prevents dependency conflicts and ensures you receive the latest security patches.

These packages are required by the majority of recon tools. Installing them upfront prevents repeated dependency errors during individual tool installations.

pipx installs Python CLI tools in isolated environments, preventing dependency conflicts between tools. It is strongly recommended over installing tools globally with pip.

The majority of modern recon tools are written in Go. You need Go 1.21 or later. The official binary distribution is the most reliable installation method.

Install the most widely used Go recon tools in a single batch. These will be placed in ~/go/bin which was added to your PATH in the previous step.

Nuclei relies on community-maintained templates for vulnerability detection. Always update templates before running a scan to ensure you have the latest CVE and misconfiguration checks.

Most modern Python recon tools require Python 3.9 or later. Python 3.11 is recommended for the best compatibility.

Install the most widely used Python recon tools. Using pip3 install directly is acceptable for these CLI tools.

Some Python tools are best installed by cloning their repositories directly. This gives you the latest version and allows easy updates via git pull.

Docker provides isolated, reproducible environments for running tools without polluting your host system. It is especially useful for tools with complex dependencies.

Pre-pull Docker images for tools you plan to use frequently. This avoids delays when you first run a scan.

Run a quick version check on all installed Go-based tools.

Run a quick version check on all installed Python-based tools.

Run a safe, passive scan against a public test target to confirm your toolchain is working end-to-end. Use only targets you own or that are explicitly authorized for testing.