judge-ctf

Inspect outputs, logs, and evidence files for flag{...} patterns to determine CTF flag validity.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wgpsec/AboutSecurity --skill judge-ctf
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: judge-ctf
Source: https://github.com/wgpsec/AboutSecurity/tree/main/skills/general/judge-ctf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wgpsec/AboutSecurity --skill judge-ctf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured checklist to determine if a CTF challenge has yielded a valid flag, identify failure reasons, and guide precise remediation steps to reach flag acquisition.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Flag detection workflow: scans outputs, logs, and evidence files for common flag patterns and indicators.
  • Diagnostic reasoning: analyzes why a flag was not found, including reconnaissance gaps and exploitation gaps.
  • Guided remediation: prescribes concrete, testable steps to progress toward flag capture across different challenge types.

Quick Start

Provide the latest challenge results to the agent and instruct it to determine flag presence and next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about judge-ctf

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if a CTF challenge has yielded a valid flag?

To check if a CTF challenge yielded a valid flag, scan outputs, logs, and evidence files for flag{...} patterns. The evaluation applies deterministic checks to confirm successful discovery, identify failed attempts, or resolve ambiguous results.

Why does my CTF flag extraction fail to find the correct flag?

CTF flag extraction fails due to reconnaissance gaps or exploitation gaps. Diagnostic reasoning analyzes outputs and logs to pinpoint these root causes, prescribing concrete, testable remediation steps to progress toward flag acquisition.

What is the best way to diagnose ambiguous CTF challenge results?

The best way to diagnose ambiguous CTF challenge results is applying traceable reasoning to inspect outputs and evidence files. This enforces specific criteria and safety constraints to evaluate whether flag indicators are genuinely present.

Can I use automated flag detection workflows for CTF vulnerability exploitation?

You can use automated flag detection workflows for CTF vulnerability exploitation by providing the latest challenge results to the agent. It inspects outputs and evidence files to determine flag presence and outlines precise next steps.

What steps should I follow to remediate a failed CTF flag capture attempt?

To remediate a failed CTF flag capture attempt, apply guided remediation that prescribes concrete, testable steps based on diagnostic reasoning. This addresses specific reconnaissance and exploitation gaps across different challenge types to reach flag acquisition.