Hacktricks Offline [repack]

Respect Carlos’s work. This guide is for personal lab use and exam prep only.

is the world’s most comprehensive open-source cybersecurity playbook, serving as an essential reference for penetration testers, bug bounty hunters, and CTF players. However, relying on the live website during engagements introduces significant operational risks, such as losing internet access in secure environments or exposing sensitive client research through web traffic.

Set a cron job if you want it fully automatic.

I can provide the exact scripts, automation workflows, or alternative tools optimized for your environment. Share public link hacktricks offline

Once initialized, open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:4000 . You will see a fully operational, locally hosted version of HackTricks complete with its native sidebar navigation. Method 2: The Obsidian Integration (Recommended)

Keep in mind that accessing Hacktricks offline might not be as seamless as using the online platform, and some features or updates might not be available.

For a truly offline experience, community member mckevin33 has created an automated workflow that builds a Docker image specifically configured for offline use. This approach replaces the standard configuration to remove any external calls. Respect Carlos’s work

Install Zeal via your package manager (e.g., sudo apt install zeal on Debian/Ubuntu). Open Zeal and navigate to > Docsets .

For those who want HackTricks on their phone for quick reference during a physical engagement:

#!/bin/bash # update_hacktricks.sh echo "[*] Updating HackTricks Core..." cd /opt/hacktricks && git pull echo "[*] Updating HackTricks Cloud..." cd /opt/hacktricks-cloud && git pull # Optional: Re-trigger your HonKit static build here if utilizing static hosting # honkit build echo "[+] Offline documentation successfully updated!" Use code with caution. However, relying on the live website during engagements

For reading on a tablet or e-reader:

HackTricks changes weekly. Refresh your offline copy every few months:

# Clone the main HackTricks repository git clone https://github.com # Clone the HackTricks Cloud repository git clone https://github.com Use code with caution. Step 3: Install GitBook CLI and Serve Locally