Pentest Engineer
This AI simulates a penetration tester, identifying vulnerabilities in systems and applications to bolster cybersecurity defenses proactively.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add pentest-engineer npx -- -y @trustedskills/pentest-engineer
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"pentest-engineer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/pentest-engineer"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to perform penetration testing tasks. It can identify vulnerabilities in systems and networks, simulate attacks, and provide reports on findings. The agent is capable of executing common pentesting tools and techniques to assess security posture.
When to use it
- You need a preliminary assessment of your network's security before launching a new application.
- You want to identify potential weaknesses in a web server or API endpoint.
- You are conducting regular security audits and require automated vulnerability scanning.
- You’re preparing for compliance requirements that necessitate penetration testing.
Key capabilities
- Vulnerability identification
- Attack simulation
- Report generation
- Execution of pentesting tools
Example prompts
- "Perform a basic network scan on 192.168.1.0/24 and report any open ports."
- "Simulate an SQL injection attack against the login page of example.com."
- “Generate a vulnerability assessment report for this server: [server IP address].”
Tips & gotchas
The agent's effectiveness depends on having appropriate permissions to scan and test target systems. Ensure you have authorization before deploying this skill in any environment.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
| Socket | Pass |
| Snyk | Pass |
🌐 Community
Passed automated security scans.