About BlackArch Linux

BlackArch Linux is an Arch Linux-based distribution for penetration testers and security researchers. The repository contains 1360 tools. You can install tools individually or in groups. BlackArch Linux is compatible with existing Arch installs. For more information, see the installation instructions.

Please note that BlackArch is a relatively new project. To report bugs and request new tools, please visit the issue tracker on Github, stop by IRC, or email us.

Get Involved

You can get in touch with the BlackArch Linux team. Just check out the following:

Please, send us pull requests!

Web: http://www.blackarch.org/

Mail: team@blackarch.org

IRC: irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch

Download and Installation

BlackArch only takes a moment to setup.

There are three ways to go:

1. Install on an existing Arch machine.
2. Use the live ISO.
3. The live ISO comes with an installer (blackarch-install). You can use the installer to install BlackArch to your hard disk.