Awesome Pen Testing

This GitHub list collects resources and tools for penetration testing.

github.com/enaqx/awesome-pentest
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About Awesome Pen Testing

Awesome Pen Testing is a GitHub repository that collects penetration testing and offensive cybersecurity resources and tools. The page is organized into categories such as Android utilities, anonymity and Tor tools, network tools, open source intelligence (OSINT), web exploitation, and privacy and security training material. Each listed item has a short one-line description. The repository is an index of links to outside projects, so it does not perform any tests itself. The page defines penetration testing as the practice of launching authorized, simulated attacks against computer systems to find security weaknesses. The page also invites contributions and suggestions, and points to a contributing guide.

Key features

  • Categorized index of penetration testing tools and resources
  • Android utilities section, including mobile pentest toolkits and network scanning apps
  • Anonymity and Tor tools, including Tails, Tor, and Nipe
  • Network scanner, protocol analyzer, and traffic replay tool listings
  • Web exploitation listings, including intercepting proxies and path bruteforcing tools
  • OSINT section covering email search, metadata harvesting, and dorking tools
Best for: Security students, penetration testers, and researchers who want a starting index of penetration testing tools and reference material.
Good for
  • Resources are grouped by topic, which makes it easier to find tools in a specific area
  • Each listed item includes a brief description of what it does
  • The page invites community contributions and suggestions
Watch out for
  • Entries link to outside projects, and the page does not verify their quality, safety, or current status
  • Descriptions are brief, so they do not explain how each tool works or how to use it
  • The page itself runs no tests and serves only as a reference index

Awesome Pen Testing at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
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Open source
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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Awesome Pen Testing FAQ

Does this website run penetration tests?
No. It is a collection of links and short descriptions for penetration testing resources and tools, organized by category.
How are the resources organized?
By category, such as Android utilities, anonymity tools, Tor tools, network tools, OSINT, web exploitation, and books and courses.
Can I suggest a resource for the list?
The page says contributions and suggestions are welcome and directs readers to its Contributing Guidelines.
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