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ctf-web

Guide authorized web application security testing through six assessment phases.

Updated Jul 30, 2026
Search Tags:#vulnerability assessment#injection#reconnaissance#web security#ctf#pentest
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/salmanabdurrahman/pi-pentest-agent --skill ctf-web-salmanabdurrahman
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ctf-web
Source: https://github.com/salmanabdurrahman/pi-pentest-agent/tree/main/skills/ctf-web
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/salmanabdurrahman/pi-pentest-agent --skill ctf-web-salmanabdurrahman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, gated, and safe workflow for conducting web application security assessments within CTF (Capture The Flag) environments, ensuring testing remains within scope and follows established security methodologies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Methodology: Guides the user through six distinct phases of web assessment, from reconnaissance to flag extraction.
  • Safety Guardrails: Enforces mandatory authorization checks, scope validation, and dry-run previews to prevent accidental out-of-scope testing.
  • Use Case: When participating in a web-based CTF challenge, use this skill to systematically map endpoints, test for common vulnerabilities like SQLi or XSS, and document findings while maintaining a clean audit trail of your actions.

Quick Start

Use the ctf-web skill to initialize the assessment workflow for the target challenge URL and validate the provided scope file.

Frequently Asked Questions about ctf-web

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

FAQPage Schema
What is the best way to approach web security testing for CTF challenges?▼

Web security testing for CTF challenges requires a structured methodology covering six phases from reconnaissance to flag extraction. This framework guides systematic endpoint mapping, vulnerability testing, and documentation while maintaining a clean audit trail.

How do I test for common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS in a CTF environment?▼

Testing for SQL injection and XSS in a CTF environment involves systematic endpoint mapping and injection testing. You must follow pre-defined authorization gates, validate the testing scope, and log evidence of authentication bypass or logic flaws.

Can I use this methodology for unauthorized or out-of-scope web pentest targets?▼

No, this methodology enforces strict safety guardrails for authorized web pentest targets only. It requires mandatory scope validation, pre-defined authorization checks, and dry-run previews to prevent accidental out-of-scope testing.

Do I need a scope file to start a web application security assessment?▼

Yes, initializing the web application security assessment workflow requires a target challenge URL and a validated scope file. This ensures strict adherence to authorization gates and prevents unauthorized testing.

What phases are covered during reconnaissance and client-side vulnerability assessment?▼

Reconnaissance and client-side vulnerability assessment phases cover endpoint mapping, authentication bypass testing, injection testing, logic flaw identification, and flag extraction, ensuring comprehensive web application security evaluation.

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