PentestingEverything
PentestingEverything is an open-source knowledge base and website for penetration testing and application security, covering 23 domains from web and API to mobile, cloud, and network testing. It provides methodology, checklists, payloads, and references, plus a companion checklist tool for hands-on assessment workflows.
Key facts
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | m14r41/PentestingEverything |
| Owner | m14r41 |
| Primary language | TypeScript |
| License | MIT — OSI-approved |
| Stars | 1.8k |
| Forks | 405 |
| Open issues | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.0.0 (2026-06-19) |
| Last updated | 2026-07-03 |
| Source | https://github.com/m14r41/PentestingEverything |
What PentestingEverything is
TypeScript-based repository hosting structured penetration testing documentation (108 pages, 104 reference PDFs, 212+ topics) with a live website featuring full-text search, filterable PDF library, and learning paths. Latest release (v2.0.0, June 2026) includes OWASP Top 10:2025 web, iOS/Android modules, SAST, DevSecOps, LLM, and MCP assessment guides.
Get the PentestingEverything source
Clone the repository and explore it locally.
git clone https://github.com/m14r41/PentestingEverything.gitcd PentestingEverything# follow the project's README for install & configurationNeed it deployed, integrated, or customized instead? DEV.co ships production installs.
Best use cases
Implementation considerations
- Hosted website (pentesting.m14r41.in) is ready to use; no deployment needed for reference access. Local repository can be forked and customized for internal security team knowledge base.
- Content is static documentation and checklists; no application backend, database, or runtime dependencies. Can be self-hosted or mirrored using standard web server.
- Maintenance and updates are community-driven; plan to review and validate content against your threat model and engagement scope before use in client assessments.
- Companion checklist tool (checklist.m14r41.in) functionality requires JavaScript support; ensure browser environment is compatible if deploying internally.
- Content spans 23 domains; curate or subset for your specific target scope (e.g., web-only, API-only) to avoid overwhelming assessment teams.
When to avoid it — and what to weigh
- You need automated scanning or exploitation tools — This is a knowledge base and documentation project, not a tool framework. It does not provide automated scanning, payload generation, or exploitation capabilities; use it alongside tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, or Frida.
- You require a commercial support SLA or vendor backing — PentestingEverything is community-maintained with no stated commercial support, SLA, or vendor governance. Maintenance depends on maintainer(s) goodwill and contributions.
- Your workflow requires integration with internal security platforms — There is no stated API, CI/CD integration, or integration with ticketing, SIEM, or vulnerability management systems. It is primarily a reference website and repository.
- You need guaranteed currency for latest zero-days or CVE tactics — Although actively maintained (last push July 2026), timing and depth of updates for emerging vulnerabilities and threat intelligence depend on contributor availability and are not guaranteed.
License & commercial use
Licensed under MIT License. MIT is a permissive, OSI-approved license allowing use, modification, and distribution for commercial and private purposes, provided the original license and copyright notice are retained.
MIT License permits commercial use (e.g., incorporating content into paid training, security services, or internal security programs) provided copyright and license are preserved. However, use of the actual hosted services (pentesting.m14r41.in, checklist.m14r41.in) and any associated terms of service are not detailed in the data; review the live site's ToS for commercial deployment.
DEV.co evaluation signals
Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.
| Signal | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active |
| Documentation | Strong |
| License clarity | Clear |
| Deployment complexity | Low |
| DEV.co fit | Good |
| Assessment confidence | High |
PentestingEverything is a knowledge base, not a tool or service with runtime security implications. Considerations: (1) Content provides attack vectors and payloads intended for authorized testing only; user must ensure legal authorization before applying techniques. (2) The live website and checklist tool security posture (encryption, authentication, data retention) is not documented; review site ToS/privacy policy. (3) Payloads and techniques are educational; always validate in a controlled environment before use. (4) No guarantee that techniques remain effective against latest mitigations or zero-days; validate against your target's actual security posture.
Alternatives to consider
OWASP Testing Guide + OWASP Top 10
Official OWASP standards for web application testing; narrower scope (web-focused) but higher authority. Less breadth across mobile, cloud, API, and emerging domains.
HackTricks (hacktricks.xyz)
Community-driven knowledge base covering pentesting, CTF, and hacking techniques. Broader community and faster updates for new exploits; less structured as formal methodology than PentestingEverything.
Internal Security Team Wiki / Knowledge Base
Custom documentation tailored to your organization's scope, tools, and standards. Requires investment to build but provides organizational control and alignment with compliance/risk frameworks.
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Use PentestingEverything as your team's searchable reference for authorized assessments, or customize it for your internal security knowledge base. Visit pentesting.m14r41.in to explore 23 pentesting domains.
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