[Kali NetHunter](](https://www.kali.org/get-kali/#kali-mobile)) is a Mobile Penetration Testing Platform.
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Kali NetHunter is an **Android** penetration testing platform targeted towards Nexus and OnePlus devices built on top of [Kali Linux](https://www.kali.org/), which includes some special and unique features.
Of course, you have **all the usual Kali tools** in NetHunter as well as the ability to get a **full VNC session** from your phone to a graphical Kali [chroot](https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/nethunter-chroot-manager/), however the strength of NetHunter does not end there.
We've incorporated some amazing features into Kali NetHunter OS which are both powerful and bespoke. From **pre-programmed [HID](https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/nethunter-hid-attacks/) Keyboard (Teensy) attacks**, to **[BadUSB](https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/nethunter-badusb/) Man In The Middle attacks**, to **one-click [MANA](https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/nethunter-mana-wireless/) Evil Access Point setups**, as well as access to the **[Exploit-database](https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/nethunter-searchsploit/)**.
And yes, Kali NetHunter natively **supports wireless 802.11 frame injection** with a variety of supported USB NICs.
## Repository Structure
- [./nethunter-fs/](https://gitlab.com/kalilinux/nethunter/build-scripts/kali-nethunter-rootfs) - Kali NetHunter FileSystem (FS) <!-- aka [/rootfs/](https://kali.download/nethunter-images/current/rootfs/) -->
- This makes various Kali chroots with packages and [custom scripts](https://gitlab.com/kalilinux/packages/nethunter-utils)
- [./nethunter-installer/](https://gitlab.com/kalilinux/nethunter/build-scripts/kali-nethunter-installer) - Kali NetHunter Installer <!-- aka [/images/](https://kali.download/nethunter-images/current/) -->
- This pulls in a Kali NetHunter FS along with [device](https://gitlab.com/kalilinux/nethunter/build-scripts/kali-nethunter-devices) files to create the "final" `*.zip` output
- This pulls in a Kali NetHunter FS along with [device](https://gitlab.com/kalilinux/nethunter/build-scripts/kali-nethunter-kernels) files to create the "final" `*.zip` output
- [./nethunter-rootless/](https://gitlab.com/kalilinux/nethunter/build-scripts/kali-nethunter-rootless) - Kali NetHunter (Rootless Edition)
- Using Termux and a Kali NetHunter FS, its possible to able to start Kali with a either command line or graphical (aka "KeX") interface
## Documentation and Attack Descriptions
Attack descriptions as well as some documentation to get you started with the installation and setup of Kali NetHunter can be found at: <https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/>
## Is Kali NetHunter an Android ROM?
Kali NetHunter is **not** a ROM but is meant to be installed over an existing stock/factory image of Android. It can also be installed over some Cyanogenmod based ROMs depending on device support. It is heavily based on using custom kernels and only supports a select number of devices.
We're relying on you, the community, to port your devices for the full Kali NetHunter experience.
## Frequently Asked Questions
**Q** - Does Kali NetHunter support Marshmallow, or Nexus 9 devices?
**A** - Yes, check our wiki for more information on supported devices and ROMs: <https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/#20-nethunter-supported-devices-and-roms>
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**Q** - What kind of attacks does Kali NetHunter support?
**A** - Our wiki has a list of included attack tools: <https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/#70-kali-nethunter-attacks-and-features>
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**Q** - Kali NetHunter is awesome! How do I install it?
**A** - Follow the instructions on the wiki: <https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/#50-installing-nethunter-on-top-of-android>
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**Q** - What is the best wireless card for Kali NetHunter?
**A** - A list of supported devices and chipsets is on the wiki: <https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter/wireless-cards/>
