BlackArch Linux is a penetration testing distribution based on Arch Linux that provides a large number of security tools. It’s compatible with existing Arch installs.
The distro provides more than 2,900 tools. All tools are thoroughly tested before being added to the codebase to maintain the quality of the repository. Tools can be installed individually or in groups.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | Xfce |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | Pacman |
| Release Model: | Rolling |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | blackarch.org |
| Developer: | BlackArch Team |
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