powershell-empire
PowerShell and Python post-exploitation agent
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Toolcommand-and-controlsystem-servicesredLinuxKali LinuxPlatforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026
This package contains a post-exploitation framework that includes a pure-PowerShell2.0 Windows agent, and a pure Python Linux/OS X agent. It is the merge of the previous PowerShell Empire and Python EmPyre projects. The framework offers cryptologically-secure communications and a flexible architecture. On the PowerShell side, Empire implements the ability to run PowerShell agents without needing powershell.exe, rapidly deployable post-exploitation modules ranging from key loggers to Mimikatz, and adaptable communications to evade network detection, all wrapped up in a usability-focused framework.
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 powershell-empire`. See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for full usage and configuration details.
