This script automates the installation of Ghidra, a powerful software reverse engineering suite, on Kali Linux. It is designed to work seamlessly on both root and non-root environments, ensuring a smooth setup process.
This script automates the installation of Ghidra, a powerful software reverse engineering suite, on Kali Linux. It works seamlessly in both root and non-root environments, ensuring a smooth setup process.
┌──(root㉿kali-linux-2024-2)-[/home/parallels/Desktop]
└─# ./Automate-Ghidra-Installation-Kali-Script.sh
The script:
- Installs all required dependencies (e.g., Java 17, wget, unzip)
- Downloads and extracts the latest version of Ghidra
- Configures system-wide environment variables (JAVA_HOME, PATH)
- Creates a desktop shortcut for easy access
- Adds an alias (ghidra) for quick terminal execution
- Automated Installation: No manual steps required
- Root-Compatible: Can be run as root for system-wide installation
- Desktop Shortcut: Adds a shortcut to the applications menu
- Alias Support: Adds a ghidra alias for terminal execution
- System-Wide Configuration: Sets up JAVA_HOME and PATH for all users
- Operating System: Kali Linux (tested on the latest version)
- Architecture: ARM64 or AMD64
- Privileges: Root privileges are recommended for system-wide installation
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Download the Script Save the script to your system as
kali-ghidra-installer.sh -
Make the Script Executable
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- Harshad Shah
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