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nishang

Collection of PowerShell scripts and payloads

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Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026

Nishang is a framework and collection of scripts and payloads which enables usage of PowerShell for offensive security and post exploitation during Penetration Tests. The scripts are written on the basis of requirement by the author during real Penetration Tests.

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 nishang`. 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