essential-tools

Guide Burp Suite and Playwright workflows for web application penetration testing.

Updated May 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hoanghn61/.agents --skill essential-tools-hoanghn61
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: essential-tools
Source: https://github.com/hoanghn61/.agents/tree/main/skills/essential-tools
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hoanghn61/.agents --skill essential-tools-hoanghn61

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Essential Tools reduces wasted time in web application penetration tests by giving a repeatable workflow for selecting high-value targets, validating findings, and producing professional-quality report evidence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Burp Suite workflow: Use proxy history, targeted scanning, and focused insertion-point testing to quickly identify likely vulnerabilities (and reduce noise).
  • Playwright-based verification & evidence: Automate browser flows to validate client-side issues, capture screenshots/video, and document reproducible steps.
  • Professional reporting standards: Apply a finding-quality template (severity, CVSS vector, CWE/OWASP/MITRE mappings, PoC requirements, and evidence checklist) to improve consistency and delivery readiness.

Quick Start

Ask your AI to turn your target’s current Burp request (from HTTP History) into a focused test plan using targeted scanning and insertion-point validation, then outline what evidence to capture for a standards-compliant finding.

Frequently Asked Questions about essential-tools

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate web application pentesting scanner results and collect evidence?

You validate web application pentesting scanner results by using Playwright to automate browser flows, verify client-side issues, and capture step-by-step screenshots or video as reproducible evidence. This reduces false positives from automated scans.

How do I use Burp Suite for targeted scanning and insertion-point testing?

Use Burp Suite proxy history and targeted scanning to identify likely vulnerabilities with reduced noise. You can then apply focused insertion-point testing to quickly validate web application vulnerabilities before capturing evidence.

What's the best way to write professional penetration testing findings with CVSS and CWE mappings?

The best way to write professional penetration testing findings is to apply a structured reporting template enforcing severity, CVSS vectors, CWE/OWASP/MITRE mappings, and PoC requirements to ensure consistency and delivery readiness.

Do I need Playwright and Burp Suite to automate pentest evidence collection for SPAs?

Yes, you need Playwright and Burp Suite for pentest evidence collection on SPAs. Playwright handles browser-level validation and evidence capture across multi-step flows, while Burp Suite manages targeted scanning and proxy history.

Can I use this workflow for time-limited web application penetration tests?

Yes, this workflow is designed for time-limited web application penetration tests. It provides a repeatable process for selecting high-value targets, validating findings efficiently, and producing professional-quality report evidence without wasted effort.

How do I capture client-side behavior and document reproducible steps during a pentest?

You capture client-side behavior by using Playwright to automate browser experimentation and document reproducible steps. This approach validates client-side issues and generates report-ready evidence for multi-step SPA flows.