By taking the time to set up HackTricks offline, you remove your dependency on the cloud. Whether you choose the sleek UI of Obsidian, a local HonKit web server, or raw grep commands via the terminal, you guarantee that the industry's best exploitation reference guide is always ready when you are.

crackmapexec smb target -u user -H NTLM -x "whoami"

grep "Failed password" /var/log/auth.log grep "Accepted" /var/log/auth.log

This is the most popular choice among security professionals. Download Obsidian, select "Open folder as vault," and point it to your cloned hacktricks directory. Obsidian will automatically map the internal links, provide a powerful local search engine, and allow you to take custom notes directly alongside the pages.

Navigate into your cloned HackTricks directory and initialize the local server. cd hacktricks honkit serve Use code with caution.

HackTricks is an invaluable asset to the cybersecurity community. By setting up a instance, you ensure that you have immediate access to world-class penetration testing methodologies, no matter where you are or what security restrictions are in place. Keep your local copy updated, and stay ahead of the curve.

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Best for printing specific chapters or using PDF readers with robust text-search functionality.

find / -perm -4000 -type f 2>/dev/null

Accessing HackTricks Offline: A Field Guide for Pentesters When you’re in a secure environment with no internet access (the classic "red team in a basement" scenario), having a local copy of can be a lifesaver. This blog post covers how to set up your own offline version of the ultimate hacking wiki. Why Go Offline?