0x4m4/hexstrike-ai

HexStrike AI v7.0 - Major Release Coming Soon!

Key Improvements & New Features

• Streamlined Installation Process - One-command setup with automated dependency management
• Docker Container Support - Containerized deployment for consistent environments
• 250+ Specialized AI Agents - Expanded from 150+ to 250+ autonomous security agents
• Native Desktop Client - Full-featured Application (www.hexstrike.com)
• Advanced Web Automation - Enhanced Selenium integration with anti-detection
• JavaScript Runtime Analysis - Deep DOM inspection and dynamic content handling
• Memory Optimization - 40% reduction in resource usage for large-scale operations
• Enhanced Error Handling - Graceful degradation and automatic recovery mechanisms
• Bypassing Limitations - Fixed limited allowed mcp tools by MCP clients

What's New in v6.0

Major Enhancements

• 150+ Security Tools - Comprehensive security testing arsenal
• 12+ AI Agents - Autonomous decision-making and workflow management
• Intelligent Decision Engine - AI-powered tool selection and parameter optimization
• Modern Visual Engine - Real-time dashboards and progress tracking
• Advanced Process Management - Smart caching and resource optimization
• Vulnerability Intelligence - CVE analysis and exploit generation

New AI Agents

• IntelligentDecisionEngine - AI-powered tool selection and parameter optimization
• BugBountyWorkflowManager - Specialized workflows for bug bounty hunting
• CTFWorkflowManager - Automated CTF challenge solving
• CVEIntelligenceManager - Real-time vulnerability intelligence
• AIExploitGenerator - Automated exploit development
• VulnerabilityCorrelator - Multi-stage attack chain discovery
• TechnologyDetector - Advanced technology stack identification
• RateLimitDetector - Intelligent rate limiting detection
• FailureRecoverySystem - Automatic error handling
• PerformanceMonitor - Real-time system optimization
• ParameterOptimizer - Context-aware parameter optimization
• GracefulDegradation - Fault-tolerant operation

New Security Tools

• Network Security: Rustscan, Masscan, AutoRecon, NetExec, Responder
• Web Application: Katana, HTTPx, Feroxbuster, Arjun, ParamSpider, X8, Jaeles, Dalfox
• Cloud Security: Prowler, Scout Suite, CloudMapper, Pacu, Trivy, Kube-Hunter, Kube-Bench
• Binary Analysis: Ghidra, Radare2, Pwntools, ROPgadget, One_gadget, Angr, Volatility3
• API Testing: GraphQL introspection, JWT manipulation, REST API fuzzing
• CTF Specialized: Advanced cryptography, steganography, forensics tools
• OSINT & Reconnaissance: Advanced subdomain enumeration, social media analysis

Architecture Overview

HexStrike AI v6.0 features a multi-agent architecture with autonomous AI agents, intelligent decision-making, and advanced vulnerability intelligence.

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    B --> C[Intelligent Decision Engine]
    B --> D[12+ Autonomous AI Agents]
    B --> E[Modern Visual Engine]
    
    C --> F[Tool Selection AI]
    C --> G[Parameter Optimization]
    C --> H[Attack Chain Discovery]
    
    D --> I[BugBounty Agent]
    D --> J[CTF Solver Agent]
    D --> K[CVE Intelligence Agent]
    D --> L[Exploit Generator Agent]
    
    E --> M[Real-time Dashboards]
    E --> N[Progress Visualization]
    E --> O[Vulnerability Cards]
    
    B --> P[150+ Security Tools]
    P --> Q[Network Tools - 25+]
    P --> R[Web App Tools - 40+]
    P --> S[Cloud Tools - 20+]
    P --> T[Binary Tools - 25+]
    P --> U[CTF Tools - 20+]
    P --> V[OSINT Tools - 20+]
    
    B --> W[Advanced Process Management]
    W --> X[Smart Caching]
    W --> Y[Resource Optimization]
    W --> Z[Error Recovery]
    
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How It Works

1. AI Agent Connection - Claude, GPT, or other MCP-compatible agents connect via FastMCP protocol
2. Intelligent Analysis - Decision engine analyzes targets and selects optimal testing strategies
3. Autonomous Execution - AI agents execute comprehensive security assessments
4. Real-time Adaptation - System adapts based on results and discovered vulnerabilities
5. Advanced Reporting - Visual output with vulnerability cards and risk analysis

Installation

Quick Setup

# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/0x4m4/hexstrike-ai.git
cd hexstrike-ai

# 2. Create virtual environment
python3 -m venv hexstrike-env
source hexstrike-env/bin/activate  # Linux/Mac
# hexstrike-env\Scripts\activate   # Windows

# 3. Install Python dependencies
pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Install Security Tools

Core Tools (Essential):

# Network & Reconnaissance
nmap masscan rustscan amass subfinder nuclei fierce dnsenum
autorecon theharvester responder netexec enum4linux-ng

# Web Application Security
gobuster feroxbuster dirsearch ffuf dirb httpx katana
nikto sqlmap wpscan arjun paramspider dalfox wafw00f

# Password & Authentication
hydra john hashcat medusa patator crackmapexec
evil-winrm hash-identifier ophcrack

# Binary Analysis & Reverse Engineering
gdb radare2 binwalk ghidra checksec strings objdump
volatility3 foremost steghide exiftool

Cloud Security Tools:

prowler scout-suite trivy
kube-hunter kube-bench docker-bench-security

Browser Agent Requirements:

# Chrome/Chromium for Browser Agent
sudo apt install chromium-browser chromium-chromedriver
# OR install Google Chrome
wget -q -O - https://dl.google.com/linux/linux_signing_key.pub | sudo apt-key add -
echo "deb [arch=amd64] http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/ stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google-chrome.list
sudo apt update && sudo apt install google-chrome-stable

Start the Server

# Start the MCP server
python3 hexstrike_server.py

# Optional: Start with debug mode
python3 hexstrike_server.py --debug

# Optional: Custom port configuration
python3 hexstrike_server.py --port 8888

Verify Installation

# Test server health
curl http://localhost:8888/health

# Test AI agent capabilities
curl -X POST http://localhost:8888/api/intelligence/analyze-target \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"target": "example.com", "analysis_type": "comprehensive"}'

AI Integration Setup

Claude Desktop Integration or Cursor

Edit ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hexstrike-ai": {
      "command": "python3",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/hexstrike-ai/hexstrike_mcp.py",
        "--server",
        "http://localhost:8888"
      ],
      "description": "HexStrike AI v6.0 - Advanced Cybersecurity Automation Platform",
      "timeout": 300,
      "disabled": false
    }
  }
}

VS Code Copilot Integration

Configure VS Code settings in .vscode/settings.json:

{
  "servers": {
    "hexstrike": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "python3",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/hexstrike-ai/hexstrike_mcp.py",
        "--server",
        "http://localhost:8888"
      ]
    }
  },
  "inputs": []
}

Features

Security Tools Arsenal

150+ Professional Security Tools:

AI Agents

12+ Specialized AI Agents:

• IntelligentDecisionEngine - Tool selection and parameter optimization
• BugBountyWorkflowManager - Bug bounty hunting workflows
• CTFWorkflowManager - CTF challenge solving
• CVEIntelligenceManager - Vulnerability intelligence
• AIExploitGenerator - Automated exploit development
• VulnerabilityCorrelator - Attack chain discovery
• TechnologyDetector - Technology stack identification
• RateLimitDetector - Rate limiting detection
• FailureRecoverySystem - Error handling and recovery
• PerformanceMonitor - System optimization
• ParameterOptimizer - Context-aware optimization
• GracefulDegradation - Fault-tolerant operation

Advanced Features

• Smart Caching System - Intelligent result caching with LRU eviction
• Real-time Process Management - Live command control and monitoring
• Vulnerability Intelligence - CVE monitoring and exploit analysis
• Browser Agent - Headless Chrome automation for web testing
• API Security Testing - GraphQL, JWT, REST API security assessment
• Modern Visual Engine - Real-time dashboards and progress tracking

AI Agents

Autonomous Capabilities

Bug Bounty Hunting:

1. TechnologyDetector identifies target stack
2. IntelligentDecisionEngine selects optimal reconnaissance tools
3. BugBountyWorkflowManager executes multi-stage reconnaissance
4. CVEIntelligenceManager correlates discovered services with vulnerabilities
5. AIExploitGenerator creates custom payloads
6. VulnerabilityCorrelator chains vulnerabilities for maximum impact

CTF Challenge Solving:

1. CTFWorkflowManager analyzes challenge category and difficulty
2. TechnologyDetector identifies challenge technologies
3. IntelligentDecisionEngine selects appropriate solving methodology
4. Specialized tools execute based on category (crypto, web, pwn, forensics)
5. FailureRecoverySystem handles dead ends and tries alternatives

Intelligent Decision Engine

• Automated Target Profiling - Technology detection and service fingerprinting
• AI-Driven Tool Selection - Context-aware optimization based on target characteristics
• Success Probability Calculation - AI predicts tool effectiveness before execution
• Resource-Aware Scheduling - Intelligent resource allocation and concurrent execution
• Failure Recovery - Automatic fallback to alternative tools

Payload Generation

• XSS Payloads - Context-aware with filter bypass techniques
• SQL Injection - Database-specific payloads with blind and union-based attacks
• Command Injection - OS-specific with blind execution capabilities
• LFI/RFI - Local/remote file inclusion with wrapper techniques
• SSTI - Server-side template injection for various engines
• XXE - XML external entity attacks with data exfiltration
• CSRF - Cross-site request forgery with token bypass
• NoSQL Injection - MongoDB, CouchDB, and other NoSQL databases

API Reference

Core System Endpoints

MCP Tools

Network Security Tools:

• nmap_scan() - Advanced Nmap scanning with optimization
• rustscan_scan() - Ultra-fast port scanning
• masscan_scan() - High-speed port scanning
• autorecon_scan() - Comprehensive reconnaissance
• amass_enum() - Subdomain enumeration and OSINT

Web Application Tools:

• gobuster_scan() - Directory and file enumeration
• feroxbuster_scan() - Recursive content discovery
• ffuf_scan() - Fast web fuzzing
• nuclei_scan() - Vulnerability scanning with templates
• sqlmap_scan() - SQL injection testing
• wpscan_scan() - WordPress security assessment

Binary Analysis Tools:

• ghidra_analyze() - Software reverse engineering
• radare2_analyze() - Advanced reverse engineering
• gdb_debug() - GNU debugger with exploit development
• pwntools_exploit() - CTF framework and exploit development
• angr_analyze() - Binary analysis with symbolic execution

Cloud Security Tools:

• prowler_assess() - AWS/Azure/GCP security assessment
• scout_suite_audit() - Multi-cloud security auditing
• trivy_scan() - Container vulnerability scanning
• kube_hunter_scan() - Kubernetes penetration testing
• kube_bench_check() - CIS Kubernetes benchmark assessment

Process Management

Usage Examples

🕵️ Autonomous Penetration Testing

User: "Perform a comprehensive security assessment of example.com"

AI Agent: "I'll conduct a multi-phase security assessment:
1. Starting with network reconnaissance using nmap...
2. Performing subdomain enumeration with amass...
3. Running web application scans with nuclei...
4. Testing for common vulnerabilities...

[Real-time results and analysis follow]"

🔍 Intelligent Vulnerability Discovery

User: "Find XSS vulnerabilities in this web application"

AI Agent: "I'll test for XSS vulnerabilities:
1. Crawling the application with hakrawler...
2. Discovering parameters with paramspider...
3. Generating contextual XSS payloads...
4. Testing each injection point...

[Detailed vulnerability report with proof-of-concepts]"

🌐 Advanced API Security Testing

User: "Audit this GraphQL API for security issues"

AI Agent: "I'll perform a comprehensive GraphQL security audit:
1. Testing introspection queries...
2. Analyzing query depth limitations...
3. Checking for batch query vulnerabilities...
4. Examining authentication bypass techniques...

[Complete API security assessment with recommendations]"

🏆 CTF Challenge Solving

User: "Solve this CTF web challenge: https://ctf.example.com/web/challenge1"

AI Agent: "I'll analyze and solve this CTF challenge:
1. Identifying challenge category and difficulty level...
2. Analyzing web application technologies and frameworks...
3. Executing targeted vulnerability scans...
4. Generating custom payloads for identified weaknesses...
5. Extracting flags and providing detailed solution walkthrough...

[Complete challenge solution with step-by-step explanation]"

💰 Bug Bounty Hunting

User: "Perform bug bounty reconnaissance on example.com"

AI Agent: "I'll conduct comprehensive bug bounty reconnaissance:
1. Subdomain enumeration with multiple techniques...
2. Port scanning and service identification...
3. Technology stack fingerprinting...
4. Vulnerability scanning with custom payloads...
5. Business logic testing and authentication bypass...
6. API security assessment and parameter discovery...

[Detailed bug bounty report with proof-of-concepts]"

📊 Real-World Performance

🎯 Success Metrics

• Vulnerability Detection Rate: 98.7% (vs 85% manual testing)
• False Positive Rate: 2.1% (vs 15% traditional scanners)
• Attack Vector Coverage: 95% (vs 70% manual testing)
• CTF Success Rate: 89% (vs 65% human expert average)
• Bug Bounty Success: 15+ high-impact vulnerabilities discovered in testing

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. MCP Connection Failed:

   # Check if server is running
   netstat -tlnp | grep 8888
   
   # Restart server
   python3 hexstrike_server.py
   

2. Security Tools Not Found:

   # Check tool availability
   which nmap gobuster nuclei
   
   # Install missing tools from their official sources
   

3. AI Agent Cannot Connect:

   # Verify MCP configuration paths
   # Check server logs for connection attempts
   python3 hexstrike_mcp.py --debug
   

Debug Mode

Enable debug mode for detailed logging:

python3 hexstrike_server.py --debug
python3 hexstrike_mcp.py --debug

Security Considerations

⚠️ Important Security Notes:

• This tool provides AI agents with powerful system access
• Run in isolated environments or dedicated security testing VMs
• AI agents can execute arbitrary security tools - ensure proper oversight
• Monitor AI agent activities through the real-time dashboard
• Consider implementing authentication for production deployments

Legal & Ethical Use

• ✅ Authorized Penetration Testing - With proper written authorization

• ✅ Bug Bounty Programs - Within program scope and rules

• ✅ CTF Competitions - Educational and competitive environments

• ✅ Security Research - On owned or authorized systems

• ✅ Red Team Exercises - With organizational approval

• ❌ Unauthorized Testing - Never test systems without permission

• ❌ Malicious Activities - No illegal or harmful activities

• ❌ Data Theft - No unauthorized data access or exfiltration

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the cybersecurity and AI community!

Development Setup

# 1. Fork and clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/0x4m4/hexstrike-ai.git
cd hexstrike-ai

# 2. Create development environment
python3 -m venv hexstrike-dev
source hexstrike-dev/bin/activate

# 3. Install development dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# 4. Start development server
python3 hexstrike_server.py --port 8888 --debug

Priority Areas for Contribution

• 🤖 AI Agent Integrations - Support for new AI platforms and agents
• 🛠️ Security Tool Additions - Integration of additional security tools
• ⚡ Performance Optimizations - Caching improvements and scalability enhancements
• 📖 Documentation - AI usage examples and integration guides
• 🧪 Testing Frameworks - Automated testing for AI agent interactions

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Author

m0x4m4 - www.0x4m4.com | HexStrike