A Python framework to automate the installation and updating of penetration testing tools on Debian/Ubuntu/ArchLinux systems.
The PenTesters Framework (PTF) is a Python-based automation tool that installs, updates, and manages penetration testing tools on Linux systems. It solves the problem of manually setting up and maintaining a consistent, up-to-date testing environment by automating the entire process through a modular framework.
Penetration testers, security researchers, and red teamers who need a standardized, easily maintainable collection of the latest security tools on their Debian, Ubuntu, or ArchLinux systems.
PTF saves time and ensures consistency by automating tool installations and updates, organizing tools according to industry standards (PTES), and allowing extensive customization through a simple, community-extensible module system.
The Penetration Testers Framework (PTF) is a way for modular support for up-to-date tools.
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Allows installation of individual tools or entire categories via commands like `use modules/exploitation/install_update_all`, and supports custom lists in list.txt for tailored toolkits.
Handles tool dependencies with TOOL_DEPEND in modules, ensuring required tools are installed first, which simplifies setup and reduces errors.
Easy to add new modules with support for GIT, SVN, FILE, TAGS, and GitLab, encouraging contributions and keeping the toolkit current with latest tools.
Supports non-interactive installations using heredocs or the --update-all flag, making it ideal for automation in build pipelines and deployment scripts.
Only works on Debian, Ubuntu, and ArchLinux, excluding other Linux distributions, Windows, and macOS, which restricts its adoption in heterogeneous environments.
Relies on public repositories for tool installations; changes or removals in these sources can break updates or installations without PTF's control.
Adding new tools requires creating modules with specific syntax like INSTALL_TYPE and AFTER_COMMANDS, which can be complex and error-prone for non-developers.