PentestGPT

A GPT-empowered penetration testing tool.

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Overview

PentestGPT is a penetration testing tool that leverages Large Language Models to assist security professionals. It is designed to automate the penetration testing process by operating in an interactive mode, guiding testers on the overall progress and specific operations. PentestGPT can help with test generation, reasoning, and parsing the output of various security tools.

✨ Key Features

  • Open-source
  • Powered by Large Language Models (ChatGPT API)
  • Interactive mode to guide penetration testers
  • Test generation module
  • Test reasoning module
  • Parsing module for tool outputs

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Interactive guidance for penetration testers
  • Focus on automating the entire pentesting workflow
  • Modular design for test generation, reasoning, and parsing

Unique Value: Automates and guides the penetration testing process, allowing security professionals to be more efficient and effective in their work.

🎯 Use Cases (3)

Automating penetration testing operations Assisting penetration testers in their workflow Solving CTF challenges and simple to moderate HackTheBox machines

✅ Best For

  • Demonstrated effectiveness in solving HackTheBox challenges and other CTF puzzles.

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Fully autonomous penetration testing without human guidance.

🏆 Alternatives

PyRIT Garak

Provides a more interactive and guided experience for penetration testers compared to standalone scanning tools.

💻 Platforms

API Desktop

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

OpenAI API Local LLMs (e.g., GPT4ALL)

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Fully open-source and free to use.

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