Ethical Hacking Methodology

This is a structured guide for penetration testing that walks you through the five stages of ethical hacking, from initial reconnaissance to final reporting. It assumes you're running Kali Linux and have written authorization for security assessments. The skill covers attack techniques, essential tooling, and professional documentation practices. Originally forked from zebbern/claude-code-guide, it's aimed at people who already know their way around Linux terminals and networking basics but want a methodical framework for authorized security testing. One caution: the Snyk audit failed, so review the code before using it in sensitive environments.

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last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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$ npx -y skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill 'Ethical Hacking Methodology' --agent claude-code

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Ethical Hacking Methodology

Purpose

Master the complete penetration testing lifecycle from reconnaissance through reporting. This skill covers the five stages of ethical hacking methodology, essential tools, attack techniques, and professional reporting for authorized security assessments.