Kali-Linux-Setup

This repository contains a comprehensive set of scripts to automate the setup, update, customization, and maintenance of a Kali Linux environment, tailored for penetration testing and red teaming purposes.

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📜 Contents

• install.sh – Complete environment setup
• update.sh – System and tool updates
• croncreator.sh – Automate monthly updates
• get-tools.sh – Download additional red team/CTF tools
• bashrc – Custom Bash configuration
• nanorc – Improved Nano syntax and usability
• LICENSE.md – License file

This repository was previously named WSL2-Setup and focused on Kali Linux within WSL2. It is now focused on Kali Linux as a standalone environment.

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install.sh

This is the main setup script, intended to bootstrap a full-featured Kali Linux environment for penetration testing and security research.

Key Features:

• System Update & Upgrade
• Installs Over 100 Security Tools across categories:
  • Reconnaissance
  • Web & Network Scanners
  • Exploitation
  • Privilege Escalation
  • Active Directory Attacks
  • Wireless Hacking
  • Binary & APK Analysis
  • Tunneling & Pivoting
• Python 3 Libraries (optionally installs Python 2 & pip2)
• Pipx Tools (e.g., pwntools, ropgadget, ipython, impacket)
• Optional Customizations:
  • Global Git configuration
  • Enhanced .bashrc
  • Updated nanorc with syntax highlighting
• Docker & Wine32 support for running various environments
• Updates security databases: searchsploit, nmap, greenbone, etc.

Usage:

sudo chmod +x install.sh
sudo ./install.sh

Make sure to updated the Git Configurations in the Code as need.

You may get prompted for restart of service by apt-get if using first time.

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update.sh

Performs a clean and efficient system update to keep tools and packages current. Here are the actions it takes:

• Performs System package update

• Performs Full-upgrade

• Performs Autoremove

• Updates:

  • Searchsploit Local DB searchsploit -u
  • Nmap NSE scripts nmap --script-updatedb
  • Local Filesystem location DB updatedb

Usage:

sudo ./update.sh

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croncreator.sh

Sets up a monthly cron job to auto-run update.sh. Here is what it does:

1. Verifies root permissions

2. Copies update.sh to /root/.update.sh

3. Sets correct file permissions

4. Creates a cronjob to run it monthly:

   • Schedule: 0 0 1 * *
   • Log Output: /var/log/update.log

Usage:

sudo ./croncreator.sh

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get-tools.sh

Downloads an arsenal of additional Linux and Windows post-exploitation tools into a structured directory for CTFs, assessments, and real-world ops.

Toolsets:

• linux – PEAS, LinEnum, pspy, GTFOBins, and more
• windows – Sysinternals, winPEAS, PowerSploit, Rubeus, etc.
• misc – BloodHound, DNSCat2, SharpHound, Chisel, Ligolo
• all – Runs all three above

Usage:

sudo ./get-tools.sh [linux|windows|misc|all]

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bashrc

Custom Bash configuration that:

• Improves prompt visibility
• Enables color and shortcuts
• Can be optionally applied via install.sh

The original is available as bashrc-backup in case of any issues.

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nanorc

• Improves the default Nano experience and UI.
• Enable better Mouse and Keyboard Control.
• Enables syntax highlighting for many file types
• Can be installed automatically via install.sh

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Requirements

• Root Privileges: All scripts must be run with sudo privileges or as root user.
• OS: Kali/Ubuntu Linux (bare-metal, Virtual-Machine, or WSL2 if desired)
• Internet Access: Required for fetching tools from GitHub and external sources.

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Disclaimer

• These scripts are provided as-is with no guarantees. Use responsibly and legally.
• They are powerful and designed for advanced users, pentesters, and red teamers.
• Always inspect and review scripts before running them on critical environments.

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