Exegol for Offensive Security

Overview

Exegol is a Docker-based pentest environment with 100+ pre-installed offensive tools, managed via a Python CLI wrapper. It replaces traditional Kali VMs with fast, reproducible, disposable containers.

Core concept: exegol start <name> <image> creates a ready-to-hack container in seconds. All tools, resources, and configurations are pre-loaded.

For the complete CLI reference, images list, and resource catalog, see exegol-reference.md in this skill directory.

When to Use

• User needs to set up a pentest/red team environment
• User wants to launch tools available in Exegol (BloodHound, Burp, Responder, CrackMapExec, etc.)
• User is doing HTB, CTF, or lab work and needs a quick environment
• User asks about container-based offensive security setups
• User needs to manage multiple engagement environments simultaneously

When NOT to use: For defensive/blue team tooling, forensics-only workflows, or general Docker questions unrelated to security testing.