scanning-tools
Master essential security scanning tools for network discovery, vulnerability assessment, web application testing, wireless security, and compliance validation. This skill covers tool selection, configuration, and practical usage across different scanning categories.
Profile →npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill scanning-tools --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
> **⚠️ AUTHORIZED USE ONLY** > This skill is for educational purposes or authorized security assessments only. > You must have explicit, written permission from the system owner before using this tool. > Misuse of this tool is illegal and strictly prohibited. > **Mandatory confirmation gate** > Before running any command that probes, exploits, changes, persists on, extracts data from, or attempts credential access against a target: > 1. Ask the user to state the exact target URL, IP, account, or resource. > 2. Ask the user to confirm written authorization and the permitted scope. > 3. Show the exact command(s) and explain their expected effect. > 4. Wait for explicit confirmation in the current conversation. > > Without that confirmation, remain read-only and provide defensive guidance only. Prefer a sandbox, disposable VM, or controlled lab. # Security Scanning Tools ## Purpose Master essential security scanning tools for network discovery, vulnerability assessment, web application testing, wireless security, and compliance validation. This skill covers tool selection, configuration, and practical usage across different scanning categories. ## Prerequisites ### Required Environmen
- Purpose
- Prerequisites
- Required Environment
- Required Knowledge
- Outputs and Deliverables
- Core Workflow
- Phase 1: Network Scanning Tools
- Phase 2: Vulnerability Scanning Tools
- Phase 3: Web Application Scanning Tools
- Phase 4: Wireless Scanning Tools
- Phase 5: Malware and Exploit Scanning
- Phase 6: Cloud Security Scanning
- Phase 7: Compliance Scanning
- Phase 8: Scanning Methodology
Host discovery nmap -sn 192.168.1.0/24 # Ping scan (no port scan) nmap -sL 192.168.1.0/24 # List scan (DNS resolution) nmap -Pn 192.168.1.100 # Skip host discovery Port scanning techniques nmap -sS 192.168.1.100 # TCP SYN scan (stealth) nmap -sT 192.168.1.100 # TCP connect scan nmap -sU 192.168.1.100 # UDP scan nmap -sA 192.168.1.100 # ACK scan (firewall detection) Port specification
What does the scanning-tools skill do?
Master essential security scanning tools for network discovery, vulnerability assessment, web application testing, wireless security, and compliance validation. This skill covers tool selection, configuration, and practical usage across different scanning categories.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill scanning-tools --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, a repository with 44,414 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.