awesome-hacking-lists
A curated collection of top-tier penetration testing tools and productivity utilities across multiple domains. Join us to explore, contribute, and enhance your hacking toolkit!
No outside reports on file
A curated list itself is not inherently dangerous, but this repository collects links to hacking tools with no built-in verification—treat all recommendations as starting points for independent research, not as trusted endorsements.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourceGitHub (taielab/awesome-hacking-lists)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/taielab/awesome-hacking-lists ↗
Everything known
We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.
0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30
Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-22.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About Awesome Hacking Lists
awesome-hacking-lists is an open-source MCP server focused on Developer tools. A curated collection of top-tier penetration testing tools and productivity utilities across multiple domains. Join us to explore, contribute, and enhance your hacking toolkit!. Source code and documentation are published on GitHub at taielab/awesome-hacking-lists.
Who it’s for
Security professionals and penetration testers who want a reference guide to tools in their field. This is a reference resource, not a tool that connects to Claude.
Alternatives
- OWASP Top 10: A standards-based list of security risks and testing frameworks maintained by a non-profit organization. - Metasploit Project: An official penetration testing framework with vetted, community-maintained modules. - HackTricks: A security knowledge base with documentation and tool references (requires careful source verification). - PortSwigger Web Security Academy: Official tutorials and lab environments for learning about security tools hands-on.
Setup
Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.
Follow the setup steps in the project’s official README: https://github.com/taielab/awesome-hacking-lists (opens external site)
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (3/7 points): well starred on GitHub, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 1.4k
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-29
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Risks to watch for
- Malicious tool recommendations: Hacking tool lists could link to or recommend tools containing backdoors or malware disguised as legitimate utilities. - Social engineering in descriptions: Attacker-written tool descriptions could downplay risks or trick you into using dangerous software. - Outdated or poisoned links: URLs in the lists may have been compromised or replaced with malicious versions since the repository was last checked. - No verification: Lists like this have no official vetting process, so anyone can suggest adding tools without security review. - Supply chain risk: Promoting lesser-known hacking tools could expose you to unmaintained software with known vulnerabilities.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Do not give Claude or any automation access to run tools from this list automatically.
- Manually review and test any tool in an isolated sandbox before use.
Network isolation
- Run recommended tools only on test networks or controlled lab environments.
- Never use them on systems containing production data or real customer information.
Monitoring
- Check the GitHub repository's commit history for signs of account compromise or vandalism.
- Verify that tool links still point to official sources before downloading.
Red flags to watch for
- Recommendations to disable security features or run with "admin" or "root" privileges.
- Tools that request unusual network permissions or access to sensitive files.
- Lack of documentation or active maintenance on recommended projects.
Questions
How do I install Awesome Hacking Lists?
Awesome Hacking Lists does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/taielab/awesome-hacking-lists.
Are there security reports about Awesome Hacking Lists?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Awesome Hacking Lists currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include malicious tool recommendations.
Is Awesome Hacking Lists actively maintained?
Awesome Hacking Lists has 1.4k GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/taielab/awesome-hacking-lists before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Awesome Hacking Lists?
Notable alternatives to Awesome Hacking Lists include OWASP Top 10 (A standards-based list of security risks and testing frameworks maintained by a non-profit organization. - **Metasploit Project**: An official penetration testing framework with vetted, community-maintained modules. - **HackTricks**: A security knowledge base with documentation and tool references (requires careful source verification). - **PortSwigger Web Security Academy**: Official tutorials and lab environments for learning about security tools hands-on). You can also compare Awesome Hacking Lists side by side with other MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page.
README badge and team notes
Maintain or use Awesome Hacking Lists? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.
GitHub README Markdown:
[](https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/taielab-awesome-hacking-lists)HTML embed:
<a href="https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/taielab-awesome-hacking-lists"><img src="https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/taielab-awesome-hacking-lists" alt="AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for Awesome Hacking Lists" height="20" /></a>Terminal check:
curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "taielab-awesome-hacking-lists"- Compare Awesome Hacking Lists →
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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: awesome-hacking-lists
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/taielab-awesome-hacking-lists
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 1.4k GitHub stars
#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (taielab/awesome-hacking-lists)
#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/taielab/awesome-hacking-lists
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.
_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- taielab
- Source code
- github.com/taielab/awesome-hacking-lists
- Est. context load
- ~900 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.45% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 1.4k GitHub stars
- Last updated
- 2026-10-29
- Last graded
- 2026-10-22
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