Kali Linux-like Environment on macOS with Homebrew

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up a Kali Linux-like penetration testing environment on macOS using Homebrew.

Prerequisites

1. Homebrew - macOS package manager. If you don't have Homebrew installed, install it first:

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

2. macOS Terminal or iTerm2 (optional for enhanced terminal experience).

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Step-by-Step Setup

1. Tap Additional Homebrew Repositories

Some tools require additional Homebrew repositories:

brew tap homebrew/cask
brew tap homebrew/core

2. Install Tools and Utilities

Run the following command to install the required tools:

brew install --formula wireshark nmap masscan nikto sqlmap aircrack-ng hcxtools hydra whois theharvester hashcat john python ruby netcat tcpdump gnupg binwalk && brew install --cask burp-suite zaproxy docker virtualbox

3. Install Volatility (Optional)

The volatility package is not available through Homebrew but can be installed manually:

Install via Python:

pip install volatility

Install from Source:

git clone https://github.com/volatilityfoundation/volatility.git
cd volatility
python setup.py install

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4. Install Metasploit (Optional)

Metasploit is not available via Homebrew. You can install it via Docker or manually:

Option 1: Using Docker

docker pull metasploitframework/metasploit-framework
docker run -it --rm metasploitframework/metasploit-framework

Option 2: Manual Installation

curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/scripts/omnibus_installer.sh | bash

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5. Post-Installation Setup

1. Add Wireshark to PATH:

   echo 'export PATH="/Applications/Wireshark.app/Contents/MacOS:$PATH"' >> ~/.zshrc
   source ~/.zshrc

2. Launch Docker and VirtualBox:

   • Start Docker Desktop from Applications.
   • Open VirtualBox for virtual machines.

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Tools Included

Tool	Description
Wireshark	Packet analyzer
Nmap	Network scanner
Masscan	High-speed port scanner
Nikto	Web server vulnerability scanner
Sqlmap	SQL injection tool
Aircrack-ng	Wireless network cracker
Hcxtools	WPA handshake tools
Hydra	Password brute-force tool
WhoIs	Domain lookup utility
The Harvester	Subdomain and email reconnaissance
Hashcat	GPU-accelerated password cracker
John the Ripper	Multi-platform password cracker
Python	Programming language for scripting and tools
Ruby	Programming language for Metasploit and tools
Netcat	Networking utility
Tcpdump	Command-line packet analyzer
GnuPG	Encryption and signing utility
Binwalk	Firmware analysis tool
Burp Suite	Web application security testing tool
OWASP ZAP	Web application penetration testing tool
Docker	Containerized environments for penetration tools
VirtualBox	Virtualization for running Kali Linux VMs

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Troubleshooting

• Permission Errors: Run commands with sudo if necessary, but avoid doing so unless required.
• Missing Tools: Some tools might require manual installation or alternative approaches (e.g., Docker containers).

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Contribute

Feel free to submit pull requests or open issues if you'd like to improve this guide or add more tools!