merlin

Command & Control server & agent (metapackage)

Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026

This package contains a cross-platform post-exploitation HTTP/2 Command & Control server and agent written in golang as well as an identification tool.

Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.

Getting started

Install on Kali Linux with `sudo apt install merlin`. See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for full usage and configuration details.

Commonly preinstalled on

Kali Linux

Debian-based distribution built for penetration testing and security auditing