trustedsec/ptf

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What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

The PenTesters Framework (PTF) is a Python-based modular framework that installs, compiles, and keeps penetration testing tools up to date on Debian/Ubuntu/ArchLinux systems. It provides a Metasploit-like shell for managing tool modules organized around the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES).

Use cases

• set up a pentesting toolkit on a fresh linux machine
• keep all my hacking tools updated automatically
• install only exploitation tools for a pentest
• create a kali-like environment on ubuntu or arch
• add custom internal tool repos as pentest modules
• update only the tools i have previously installed

When to choose

• you need the latest versions of pentest tools beyond what distro packages provide
• you want a repeatable, scriptable way to build a pentest environment on Debian/Ubuntu/Arch
• you want a modular framework where you can add your own tool modules

When to avoid

• you are on Windows or macOS without a Linux environment
• you just want a full prebuilt pentest distribution like Kali or Parrot
• you need a GUI-driven tool manager

Facets

framework · maturity active

penetration-testing cli developer-tools security security penetration-testing developer-tools python cli pentesting tool-installer kali-like ptes tool-management command-line linux

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