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BlackArch Linux

Penetration Testing Distribution

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BlackArch Linux is an Arch Linux-based penetration testing distribution intended for penetration testers and security researchers. It brings a large collection of security tools into a single repository, allowing users to install individual tools or groups of tools, and it can be added to existing Arch Linux installations.

The repository contains 2862 tools. The project provides two installation images: a Full ISO that includes multiple window managers, and a Slim ISO built around the XFCE Desktop Environment. Installation instructions are available, and users can report bugs or request new tools through the project's issue tracker, Matrix channel, or email.

BlackArch Linux is aimed at security practitioners who work with Arch Linux or want a dedicated penetration testing environment. The distribution is maintained by a team of volunteers and is available as downloadable ISO images; no paid editions, trials, or seat-based licensing are described.

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