bb-methodology

Guide bug bounty hunters through a validated 5-phase workflow with engagement mode confirmation.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AKasem1/claude-bug-bounty --skill bb-methodology-akasem1
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Skill: bb-methodology
Source: https://github.com/AKasem1/claude-bug-bounty/tree/main/skills/bb-methodology
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AKasem1/claude-bug-bounty --skill bb-methodology-akasem1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It eliminates the confusion and wasted effort that happens when a bug bounty session drifts without a clear phase, engagement type, or decision framework for turning ideas into validated, reportable findings.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Engagement Mode Confirmation: Clarifies what counts as a finding (bug bounty vs red team vs pentest vs internal audit) so you don’t chase the wrong deliverable format.
  • 5-Phase Non-Linear Workflow: Guides recon → mapping → discovery → proving/escalation → validating/reporting, with explicit “go back” navigation rules when you’re stuck.
  • Critical Thinking & Anti-False-Positive Discipline: Adds attacker-style reasoning (trust boundaries, anomalies, what-if experiments) plus quality gates (marker uniqueness, body diffs, sample sizes) to prevent retracted or N/A findings.
  • Skill-to-Phase Routing: Helps you decide what to do next by routing actions to the right downstream skills based on your current phase and obstacles.

Quick Start

Use bb-methodology at the start of your hunt or when switching targets by issuing the command bb-methodology and providing the engagement type and the target you are testing.

Frequently Asked Questions about bb-methodology

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is a structured workflow for bug bounty hunting to avoid drifting between phases?

A structured bug bounty workflow uses a non-linear 5-phase process spanning recon, mapping, discovery, proving, and validating to guide decision logic and prevent wasted effort when you are stuck.

How do I prevent false positives when validating bug bounty findings?

To prevent false positives during bug bounty validation, apply marker uniqueness, analyze body diffs, and use statistical sampling to enforce quality gates before transitioning from recon to report.

How do I know what to test next during a bug bounty session?

To determine what to test next, use explicit engagement type confirmation and skill-to-phase routing to map your current obstacles to the correct downstream actions within the 5-phase workflow.

When should I confirm my engagement type for bug bounty or pentest targets?

You should confirm your engagement type at the start of a session, when switching targets, or whenever you are lost about the current phase to ensure you chase the correct deliverable format.

What critical thinking checks should I apply during vulnerability discovery?

During vulnerability discovery, apply attacker-style critical thinking checks by analyzing trust boundaries, identifying anomalies, and running what-if experiments to validate potential findings.