pentest-checklist

pentest-checklist

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Claude CodeCursorClineWindsurfCodexGooseGitHub CopilotZed

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Install Skill

Run in your terminal

$npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill pentest-checklist

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Installation Guide

How to use pentest-checklist on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • Cursor installed and configured on your machine
  • Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with node --version
  • Active project directory where you want to add pentest-checklist
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Run the install command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill pentest-checklist

Fetches pentest-checklist from sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills and configures it for Cursor.

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Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ────────────────
│ · Cline · Codex · Goose · Windsurf
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ · Cursor · Aider · Continue
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Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/pentest-checklist

Restart Cursor to activate pentest-checklist. Access via /pentest-checklist in your agent's command palette.

Security Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.

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Use Cases

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide

Prerequisites

  • Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
  • Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
  • Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Steps

  1. 1Install skill using provided installation command
  2. 2Test with simple use case relevant to your work
  3. 3Evaluate output quality and relevance
  4. 4Iterate on prompts to improve results
  5. 5Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

  • Expecting perfect results without iteration
  • Not providing enough context in prompts
  • Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
  • Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices

✓ Do

  • +Start with clear, specific prompts
  • +Provide relevant context and constraints
  • +Review and refine all outputs before using
  • +Iterate to improve output quality
  • +Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

  • Don't use without understanding skill limitations
  • Don't skip validation of outputs
  • Don't share sensitive information in prompts
  • Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

  • Be specific about desired format and style
  • Ask for multiple options to choose from
  • Request explanations to understand reasoning
  • Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This

✓ Use when

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.

✗ Avoid when

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path

  1. 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
  2. 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
  3. 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
  4. 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Reviews

4.529 reviews
  • A
    Alexander PerezDec 28, 2024

    Useful defaults in pentest-checklist — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • N
    Neel RahmanDec 20, 2024

    pentest-checklist is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • A
    Arya MartinezDec 4, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: pentest-checklist is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • E
    Emma JacksonNov 23, 2024

    I recommend pentest-checklist for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • Y
    Yusuf ShahNov 11, 2024

    Keeps context tight: pentest-checklist is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • A
    Arya AndersonOct 14, 2024

    Keeps context tight: pentest-checklist is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • M
    Mei MehtaOct 2, 2024

    I recommend pentest-checklist for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • O
    OshnikdeepSep 25, 2024

    Keeps context tight: pentest-checklist is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • D
    Dev HarrisSep 21, 2024

    We added pentest-checklist from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • C
    Charlotte FloresSep 9, 2024

    pentest-checklist reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

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