Provide systematic methodologies for leveraging Shodan as a reconnaissance tool during penetration testing engagements. This skill covers the Shodan web interface, command-line interface (CLI), REST API, search filters, on-demand scanning, and network monitoring capabilities for discovering exposed services, vulnerable systems, and IoT devices.
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example: Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example: Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example: Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Time estimate: 15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Prerequisites
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epx add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentestingCompatible with
Supported agents
AI-first code editor with Composer
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versionshodan-reconnaissance-and-pentestingExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
epx add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentestingFetches shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting from davila7/claude-code-templates and configures it for Cursor.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
.cursor/skills/shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting
Restart Cursor to activate shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting. Access via /shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentestingin your agent's command palette.
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Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
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Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
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We added shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
Registry listing for shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
Keeps context tight: shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
Registry listing for shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
I recommend shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
shodan-reconnaissance-and-pentesting fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
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