PentestAgent

PentestAgent is an AI agent framework that automates security testing and penetration workflows.

PentestAgent is an AI agent framework for black-box security testing, supporting bug bounty, red-team, and penetration testing workflows. It operates via a terminal user interface and supports multiple execution modes including assist, agent, crew, and interact. Users can run tools inside a Docker container for isolation and pre-installed Linux tools like nmap, msfconsole, and sqlmap. The platform supports MCP for tool extensibility, allowing it to consume external MCP servers or expose itself as an MCP server. It requires Python 3.10+ and an API key for OpenAI, Anthropic, or other LiteLLM-supported providers.

PentestAgent at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Linux, macOS, Windows, CLI, API, self-hosted, open source
Pricing: Free
Released: May 2025
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/GH05TCREW/pentestagent

Key features

Run in assist, agent, crew, or interact modes
Execute tools inside isolated Docker containers
Support prebuilt attack playbooks for security testing
Integrate built-in terminal, browser, notes, and websearch tools
Enable agent self-spawning for hierarchical multi-agent workflows
Optimize tool catalogs using MCP RAG tool optimizer
Consume external MCP servers or expose itself as an MCP server

Use it for

Perform black-box security testing
Run automated penetration testing workflows
Execute red-team assessments and reconnaissance
Manage bug bounty tasks using multi-agent crews

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