Top 10 capture-the-flag Open-Source Projects

pwntools

8 11,480 9.1 Python

CTF framework and exploit development library

Project mention: PwnTools for Exploit Development | dev.to | 2023-08-20

The Pwntools library stands out as a sophisticated toolset for CTF enthusiasts and security researchers. It aids in creating and executing shellcode, designing payloads, and interacting with remote processes. For instance, the context feature allows developers to switch between different architectures effortlessly, while the 'tube' module streamlines the communication between local and remote processes. And it's not just limited to Linux; the library has support for various platforms including Windows, making it versatile and comprehensive.

pwndbg

9 6,726 9.5 Python

Exploit Development and Reverse Engineering with GDB Made Easy
InfluxDB

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Awesome-Cybersecurity-Handbooks

9 2,075 9.8

A huge chunk of my personal notes since I started playing CTFs and working as a Red Teamer.

Project mention: Cybersecurity Handbooks | /r/cybernewsroom | 2023-08-12

Link: https://github.com/0xsyr0/Awesome-Cybersecurity-Handbooks

ctf

11 1,743 2.5 Python

Ctf solutions from p4 team
GraphQLmap

1 1,289 0.0 Python

GraphQLmap is a scripting engine to interact with a graphql endpoint for pentesting purposes. - Do not use for illegal testing ;)
caronte

4 559 0.0 JavaScript

A tool to analyze the network flow during attack/defence Capture the Flag competitions
basecrack

6 499 3.7 Python

Decode All Bases - Base Scheme Decoder

Project mention: Any cloud apps that allow api? | /r/selfhosted | 2023-12-01

SaaSHub

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multi-juicer

2 255 8.6 JavaScript

Host and manage multiple Juice Shop instances for security trainings and Capture The Flags
stegextract

2 107 0.9 Shell

Detect hidden files and text in images
TryHackMe

1 1 0.0

This is a repository containing TryHackMe Writeups in Somali language on various of rooms & challenges, including notes, files and solutions. (by RidwanArush)

NOTE: The open source projects on this list are ordered by number of github stars. The number of mentions indicates repo mentiontions in the last 12 Months or since we started tracking (Dec 2020).

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Index

What are some of the best open-source capture-the-flag projects? This list will help you:

	Project	Stars
1	pwntools	11,480
2	pwndbg	6,726
3	Awesome-Cybersecurity-Handbooks	2,075
4	ctf	1,743
5	GraphQLmap	1,289
6	caronte	559
7	basecrack	499
8	multi-juicer	255
9	stegextract	107
10	TryHackMe	1