penelope
Advanced shell handler for penetration testing and CTFs
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Toolnon-application-layer-protocolredLinuxKali LinuxPlatforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026
Penelope is a modern shell handler designed for penetration testers and CTF players. It provides a highly capable alternative to basic netcat listeners, streamlining reverse and bind shell management during post-exploitation.
Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.
Getting started
See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for installation and usage details.
