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linux-pentester-commands — Claude Code skill

A Linux command reference for reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation, and privilege escalation during authorized penetration testing.

Install into Claude Code · Skills CLI (Vercel) All methods and platforms ↓ 
npx skills add reason-machines/security-skills --skill linux-pentester-commands -a claude-code
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What linux-pentester-commands does

This skill groups Linux pentesting commands by workflow stage. The sections cover basic system work, local and network reconnaissance, user and service enumeration, exploitation, privilege escalation, post-exploitation, and quick-reference one-liners. Examples cover system details, network connections, SUID files, cron jobs, and sudo checks.

Use it when an agent needs to choose commands for inspecting a Linux host or explain a local enumeration sequence. The skill is available for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, and OpenCode. Its reference includes reverse-shell and root-access examples, so use those parts only on systems you are authorized to test.

What it helps with

  • inspect a Linux host and identify the current user context
  • map interfaces, routes, and listening network services
  • enumerate users, processes, services, and readable files
  • check SUID files, cron jobs, and sudo permissions
  • plan post-exploitation checks on an authorized system

Example prompts for the agent

  • Run an authorized Linux reconnaissance pass and organize commands for kernel, user, and network checks.
  • Explain a step-by-step service and SUID enumeration plan for this Linux host, including what each command reveals.
  • Create a permission-escalation review covering sudo, cron jobs, and writable files.

How to install linux-pentester-commands

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add reason-machines/security-skills --skill linux-pentester-commands -a claude-code

2Manually: put the files in place

~/.claude/skills/linux-pentester-commands/SKILL.md

Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/linux-pentester-commands/

Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways

Questions about linux-pentester-commands

How do I install linux-pentester-commands in Claude Code?

Run npx skills add reason-machines/security-skills --skill linux-pentester-commands -a claude-code, then check ~/.claude/skills/linux-pentester-commands/SKILL.md.

What does linux-pentester-commands do?

It gives the agent a structured Linux command reference for reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation work.

Which platforms support this skill?

It supports Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, and OpenCode.

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