Installation Architecture
HackingTool provides a centralized framework for managing multiple security tools. Each tool can be installed and run through the unified interface.System Installation
The main HackingTool framework is installed to:Tool Installation Process
When you select “Install” for any tool:1. Pre-Installation Hook
2. Installation Execution
Each tool definesINSTALL_COMMANDS list:
os.system().
3. Post-Installation Hook
Path Configuration
Tools are installed to user-specified directory:Default Installation Path
Custom Installation Path
On first run, configure custom path:- Interactive Setup
- Configuration File
All subsequent tool installations use the configured path. Edit
~/hackingtoolpath.txt to change.Tool Execution Modes
HackingTool tools support different execution patterns:Mode 1: Direct Execution
Tools withRUN_COMMANDS list:
Executes predefined command sequence
- Changes to tool directory
- Launches tool with default parameters
- Returns to HackingTool menu after completion
- Sqlmap:
cd sqlmap-dev && python3 sqlmap.py --wizard - Nmap: Interactive prompts for target IP
- Anonsurf:
sudo anonsurf start
Mode 2: Interactive Execution
Tools that prompt for parameters:Tool requests user input before execution:
- Target URLs/IPs
- Attack parameters
- Configuration options
- Port Scanner: Asks for target IP
- DDoS tools: Request URL, threads, timer
- Payload creators: Prompt for payload type
Mode 3: Manual Execution
Tools marked asrunnable=False:
Tool provides installation only. User must:
- Navigate to tool directory
- Read tool documentation
- Execute with custom parameters
- NMAP (use system nmap command)
- SecretFinder (complex command-line options)
- XSStrike (requires manual parameter tuning)
Mode 4: Non-Installable Tools
Pre-installed system tools:Already available on most penetration testing distributions:
- Wireshark
- Autopsy
- Skipfish
Installation Variants
Full Installation
Complete dependency installation:Minimal Installation
Clone only:Compiled Installation
Tools requiring compilation:Virtual Environment Setup
HackingTool runs in isolated Python environment:During System Install
Requirements
Individual tools may have their own virtual environments or dependency requirements.
Batch Installation
No built-in batch installation feature. To install multiple tools:Manual Process
- Launch HackingTool
- Select category
- Select tool
- Choose “Install”
- Wait for completion
- Return and repeat
Automation Option
Create custom script:Installation Status Tracking
Currently, HackingTool does NOT track installation status:Update Mechanisms
Framework Update
From menu option 99:Individual Tool Updates
No automated update. Manual process:Special Tool Updates
Some tools include update functions:TheFatRat Update
TheFatRat Update
BlackPhish Update
BlackPhish Update
Distribution-Specific Installation
Debian/Kali/Parrot (APT)
Arch Linux (Pacman)
Some tools (like figlet) may not be available in Arch repositories and require AUR installation.
Dependency Management
Each tool manages its own dependencies:Python Dependencies
System Dependencies
Language-Specific
- Ruby
- Go
- Rust
Uninstallation Process
Framework Uninstall
From menu option 99:Individual Tool Removal
Some tools provide uninstall commands:Installation Best Practices
1. Verify System Compatibility
1. Verify System Compatibility
- Use supported Linux distribution (Kali, Parrot, Arch)
- Ensure Python 3.6+ installed
- Check internet connectivity
- Run with sudo privileges
2. Plan Storage Space
2. Plan Storage Space
- Each tool: 10MB - 500MB
- Full suite: ~10-20GB
- Place on partition with adequate space
3. Install Selectively
3. Install Selectively
- Don’t install all 100+ tools
- Choose based on use case
- Test tools individually
- Review tool documentation before installing
4. Maintain Clean Environment
4. Maintain Clean Environment
- Use dedicated testing VM
- Snapshot before bulk installations
- Regular cleanup of unused tools
- Keep HackingTool framework updated